Father's Son

A young boy seeks love and understanding from his cold, demanding father.

Cast

John Litel

as William Emory

Billy Dawson

as Bill Emory

Frieda Inescort

as Ruth Emory

Bernice Pilot

as Della

Philip Hurlic

as Vestibule

Christian Rub

as Lunk Nelson

Scotty Beckett

as Danny

Reviews

Frank F

A basic film about a self-important father with unrealistic expectations for his 8-year old son. At the end, the father lightens up, the son grows up and the parents grow understand each other better. There are a few unexpected topics that were touched upon worthy of note: friendship with the bla...

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