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I Never Sang for My Father

1970·Movie·PG·92 min·6.7(42)

A motion picture the whole world has taken to its heart.

A man living in the towering shadow of his aging father finds it difficult to start a new chapter in his life by marrying his girlfriend and moving to California.

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About I Never Sang for My Father

I Never Sang for My Father is a 1970 English-language drama film directed by Gilbert Cates. The cast is led by Gene Hackman, Melvyn Douglas, Dorothy Stickney. It has a runtime of 1h 32m. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV.

I Never Sang for My Father was produced by Janel Productions and Columbia Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on October 18, 1970, and carries a PG certification.

Director
Gilbert Cates
Writers
Robert Anderson
Release date
October 18, 1970
Original language
English
Age rating
PG
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Production
Janel Productions, Columbia Pictures
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I Never Sang for My Father cast & crew

I Never Sang for My Father was directed by Gilbert Cates and written by Robert Anderson.

The cast features Gene Hackman as Gene Garrison, Melvyn Douglas as Tom Garrison, Dorothy Stickney as Margaret Garrison, Estelle Parsons as Alice, Elizabeth Hubbard as Dr. Margaret 'Peggy' Thayer, and Lovelady Powell as Norma.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Al Gorgoni, cinematography is by George Stoetzel, and it was produced by Gilbert Cates.

Is I Never Sang for My Father worth watching?

At 1h 32m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy drama, I Never Sang for My Father is worth a place on your watchlist.

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Cast of I Never Sang for My Father

Gene Hackman

Gene Hackman

Gene Garrison

Melvyn Douglas

Melvyn Douglas

Tom Garrison

Dorothy Stickney

Dorothy Stickney

Margaret Garrison

Estelle Parsons

Estelle Parsons

Alice

Elizabeth Hubbard

Elizabeth Hubbard

Dr. Margaret 'Peggy' Thayer

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Lovelady Powell

Norma

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Daniel Keyes

Dr. Mayberry

Conrad Bain

Conrad Bain

Rev. Sam Pell

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Jon Richards

Marvin Scott

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Nikki Counselman

Waitress

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Carol Peterson

1st Nurse

Sloane Shelton

Sloane Shelton

2nd Nurse

I Never Sang for My Father — FAQs

Where can I watch I Never Sang for My Father in United States?

I Never Sang for My Father is streaming on fuboTV in United States.

Is I Never Sang for My Father on fuboTV?

Yes — I Never Sang for My Father is currently available on fuboTV in United States.

What language is I Never Sang for My Father in?

I Never Sang for My Father is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is I Never Sang for My Father?

I Never Sang for My Father runs 1 hours 32 minutes (92 minutes).

What is I Never Sang for My Father rated?

I Never Sang for My Father is rated PG. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 42 ratings.

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