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I Never Sang for My Father

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6.8
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Original title
I Never Sang for My Father
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Running time
92 min.
Country
United States United States
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Genre
Drama | Family Relationships
Synopsis
Hackman plays a New York professor who wants a change in his life, and plans to get married to his girlfriend and move to California. His mother understands his need to get away, but warns him that moving so far away could be hard on his father. Just before the wedding, the mother dies. Hackman's sister (who has been disowned by their father for marrying a Jewish man) advises him to live his own life, and not let himself be controlled by their father.
Awards
1970: Oscar: 3 Nom. Actor (Douglas), Supp. Actor (Hackman), Adapted Screenplay
1970: Golden Globes: 2 Nominations, including Best Film - Drama
1970: New York Film Critics Circle: Nominated for Best Actor (Douglas)
1970: Writers Guild of America (WGA): Best Adapted Drama Screenplay
1970: National Board of Review (NBR): nominated to Top Ten Films.
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