My Old Man (1979)
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My Old Man was adapted from Ernest Hemingway's short story of the same name by Jerome Kass. Hemingway's story told of a down-on-his-luck horse trainer who is given a second chance at making something of his life by his son. This made-for-TV version changed the son to a daughter, played by Kristy McNichol; the "old man" was portrayed by Warren Oates. Eileen Brennan also stars as a waitress who acts as surrogate mother for McNichol--and who'd like to act as wife to Oates. Filmed at Saratoga Springs, New York, My Old Man premiered on December 7, 1979. An earlier, less sentimental theatrical-feature version of the same Hemingway tale was filmed in 1950 as Under My Skin, with John Garfield in the lead. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Director(s):
- John Erman
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of My Old Man
My Old Man was adapted from Ernest Hemingway's short story of the same name by Jerome Kass. Hemingway's story told of a down-on-his-luck horse trainer who is given a second chance at making something of his life by his son. This made-for-TV version changed the son to a daughter, played by Kristy McNichol; the "old man" was portrayed by Warren Oates. Eileen Brennan also stars as a waitress who acts as surrogate mother for McNichol--and who'd like to act as wife to Oates. Filmed at Saratoga Springs, New York, My Old Man premiered on December 7, 1979. An earlier, less sentimental theatrical-feature version of the same Hemingway tale was filmed in 1950 as Under My Skin, with John Garfield in the lead. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 102 mins
Complete Cast of My Old Man
- Eileen Brennan - Marie
- Warren Oates - Frank Butler
- Frank Hamilton - The Preacher
- Ken Kimmins - Andy
- Brandon Maggart - Mule
- David Margulies - Chubby
- Michael Prince - Stanley
- Mark Arnold - Roy Kiley
- Nick D'Elia - Gambler
- Kristy McNichol - Jo Butler
- William Duell - Rooster
- Michael Jeter - George Gardner
- Joseph Leon - Shimmy
- Joseph Maher - Phil Kiley
- Jess Osuna - Matt
- Howard E. Rollins, Jr. - Doctor
- Peter Maloney - Veterinarian
- Director(s):
- John Erman
- Writer(s):
- Jerome Kass
- Producer(s):
- Robert Halmi, Sr.
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