Harry and Son (1984)
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Harry (Paul Newman), a middle-aged hardhat, has trouble communicating with his teenaged son Howard (Robby Benson). While Harry wants Howard to find a bread-and-butter job, the sensitive boy would rather pursue a writing career. Howard tries his best to please his dad, but ultimately realizes that he must march to his own beat if he's to find lasting happiness. The best scenes in this by-the-numbers domestic drama are those between Howard and his pregnant girlfriend (Ellen Barkin). Adapted from The Lost King, a novel by Don Capite, Harry and Son represents one of the rare occasions that star Paul Newman directed himself (at least officially!) ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Paul Newman, Robby Benson, (more)
- Director(s):
- Paul Newman
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
Synopsis of Harry and Son
Harry (Paul Newman), a middle-aged hardhat, has trouble communicating with his teenaged son Howard (Robby Benson). While Harry wants Howard to find a bread-and-butter job, the sensitive boy would rather pursue a writing career. Howard tries his best to please his dad, but ultimately realizes that he must march to his own beat if he's to find lasting happiness. The best scenes in this by-the-numbers domestic drama are those between Howard and his pregnant girlfriend (Ellen Barkin). Adapted from The Lost King, a novel by Don Capite, Harry and Son represents one of the rare occasions that star Paul Newman directed himself (at least officially!) ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Complete Cast of Harry and Son
- Paul Newman - Harry
- Ellen Barkin - Katie
- Judith Ivey - Sally
- Morgan Freeman - Siemanowski
- Maury Chaykin - Lawrence
- Jerry Barrett - Cop
- George Warren - Superintendent
- Gilberto Costa Nunes - Spanish Parrot
- Claudia Robinson - Nurse
- Michael Brockman - Al
- Will Knickerbocker - Willie
- Robert Goodman - Andy
- Robby Benson - Howard
- Wilford Brimley - Tom
- Ossie Davis - Raymond
- Katherine Borowitz - Nina
- Joanne Woodward - Lilly
- Tom Nowicki - Tommy
- Harold Bergman - Night Watchman
- Russ Wheeler - Doctor
- Al Nesor - Taxi Driver
- Joseph C. Hess - 1st Worker
- Terry Miller - Surplus Clerk
- Cathy Cahill - Waitress
- Director(s):
- Paul Newman
- Writer(s):
- Ronald L. Buck, Paul Newman
- Producer(s):
- Paul Newman, Ronald L. Buck
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG(Adult Situations, Profanity, Nudity, Questionable for Children)
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