I Never Sang for My Father

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I Never Sang for My Father

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Directed by Gilbert Cates
Produced by Gilbert Cates
Written by Robert Anderson
Starring Gene Hackman
Melvyn Douglas
Dorothy Stickney
Estelle Parsons
Cinematography Morris Hartzband
George Stoetzel
Distributed by Columbia Pictures
Release date(s) 1970
Running time 92 min
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I Never Sang for My Father is a 1970 American film which tells the story of a college professor who wants to get out from under the thumb of his aging father by marrying a younger woman and moving to California. It stars Melvyn Douglas, Gene Hackman, Dorothy Stickney, Estelle Parsons, Elizabeth Hubbard, Lovelady Powell and Conrad Bain.

The movie was adapted by Robert Anderson from his play and directed by Gilbert Cates.

It was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Melvyn Douglas), Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Gene Hackman) and Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium.

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