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A Voyage Round My Father
Film / 1984

A Voyage Round My Father

Directed by Alvin Rakoff
Drama

★ 7.4/10Audience rating

A successful lawyer struck with blindness in middle age continues his battles in the courtroom with the assistance of his family. As his son deals with bitter memories of their relationship, he also seeks his father's respect and love and in the process learns to love in return.

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A successful lawyer struck with blindness in middle age continues his battles in the courtroom with the assistance of his family. As his son deals with bitter memories of their relationship, he also seeks his father's respect and love and in the process learns to love in return.

Cast

Laurence OlivierClifford Mortimer Alan BatesJohn Mortimer Jane AsherElizabeth Elizabeth SellarsMother Michael AldridgeHeadmaster Alan CoxSon as Boy Norman BirdHam Albert WellingJaphet James A. DownerReigate Susan LittlerMiss Cox Gay WildeMiss Baker Anthony SharpFilm Director
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Ann DaviesATS Girl Judy RileyATS Girl Jonathan NewthBoustead Malcolm TerrisThong Jennie GoossensWitmers Harold GoodwinRinger Lean Patrick BarrDoctor Esmond KnightJudge Raymond HuntleyJudge

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