Drama · United States of America · 1984 · 1h 57m

Harry & Son

Director

Cast

Paul Newman as Harry Keach Robby Benson as Howard Keach Ellen Barkin as Katie Wilowski Wilford Brimley as Tom Keach Judith Ivey as Sally Ossie Davis as Raymond

Crew

Donald McAlpine — Director of Photography Dede Allen — Editor Henry Mancini — Original Music Composer Paul Newman — Screenplay Ronald Buck — Screenplay Raymond DeCapite — Novel

Tagline

Two men with nothing in common... except the blood in their veins.

Synopsis

Widower Harry Keach is a construction worker who was raised to appreciate the importance of working for a living. He takes a dim view of his sensitive son Howard's lackadaisical lifestyle and has a strained relationship with his daughter Nina as he does not approve of her husband. When Harry is fired from his job, his life changes drastically as he is made to focus on the relationships around him.

Mood & Themes

Key Collaborators

Paul Newman Director Donald McAlpine Director of Photography Dede Allen Editor Henry Mancini Original Music Composer Paul Newman Screenplay Ronald Buck Screenplay Raymond DeCapite Novel Paul Newman Producer Ronald Buck Producer Henry Bumstead Production Design

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