The Good Father (1985)
Bill (Sir Anthony Hopkins) is a man who's very bitter about his divorce and losing custody of his son. So, when one of his friends is being sued for divorce by his wife, so that she can ... See full summary »
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Bill Hooper -
Roger Miles -
Emmy Hooper -
Cheryl Langford -
Mark Varda -
Jane Powell -
Mary Hall -
Leonard Scruby -
Bill's friend
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Bill's friend
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Creighton -
Judge -
Bill's son
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Roger's son
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Director:
Mike NewellWriters:
Peter Prince (novel), Christopher Hampton (screenplay)All Cast & Crew
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Quotes
Bill Hooper:
You don't even seem to be angry.
Roger Miles:
I can't afford to get angry. If I ever let myself get angry I could do some real damage.
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DramaDetails
Release Date:
11 February 1987Language
English
Country of Origin
UKFilming Locations
London, England, UKBox Office
Opening Weekend USA:
$20,361 16 February 1987
Gross USA:
$421,201
Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$421,201
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