When a rich white corporate executive finds out that he has an illegitimate black son, things start falling apart for him at home, work, and in his social circles.
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| George Segal | ... |
Walter Whitney
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| Susan Saint James | ... |
Vivian Whitney
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| Jack Warden | ... |
Nelson Longhurst
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| Dick Martin | ... |
Victor Bard
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| Denzel Washington | ... |
Roger Porter
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| Paul Winfield | ... |
Bob Garvey
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| Macon McCalman | ... |
Tubby Wederholt
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| Vicky Dawson | ... |
Mary Ann
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| Parley Baer | ... |
Dr. Bristol
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| Vernon Weddle | ... |
Wardlow
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Edward Marshall | ... |
Freddie
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Ed Call | ... |
Basketball Father
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Angelina Estrada | ... |
Bianca
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| Carmen Filpi | ... |
Wino
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| Warren Munson | ... |
2nd Guard
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Kenneth White | ... |
Burly Man
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| Tom Poston | ... |
Reverend Hayworth
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| Greg Finley | ... |
1st Guard
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Jim Greenleaf | ... |
Basketball Boy
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Helen Baron | ... |
Secretary
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| Patrick Wright | ... |
Truck Driver
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Ned Monell | ... |
Policeman
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Jeremy Smith | ... |
Policeman
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| Lee Garlington | ... |
Extra (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Michael Schultz | ||
Written by
| Stanley Shapiro | ... | () |
Produced by
| Joseph C. Cavalier | ... | associate producer (as Joe Cavalier) |
| John Daly | ... | executive producer |
| Carter DeHaven | ... | producer |
| Stanley Shapiro | ... | producer |
Music by
| Bill Conti | ||
Cinematography by
| Fred J. Koenekamp | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Marion Segal | ||
Editorial Department
| Margo Anderson | ... | assistant editor |
| Carter DeHaven | ... | apprentice editor (as Carter De Haven IV) |
| Roger Jaep | ... | apprentice editor |
Casting By
| Jane Feinberg | ||
| Mike Fenton | ||
| Judy Taylor | ||
Production Design by
| Ted Haworth | ||
Set Decoration by
| Stuart A. Reiss | ||
Costume Design by
| Moss Mabry | ||
Makeup Department
| Silvia Abascal | ... | hair stylist |
| Richard Blair | ... | makeup artist |
| Robin LaVigne | ... | makeup artist: Mr. Segal (as Robin La Vigne) |
Production Management
| Joseph C. Cavalier | ... | unit production manager (as Joe Cavalier) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Skip Beaudine | ... | first assistant director |
| Carol Green | ... | dga trainee (as Carol L. Green) |
| Jefferson Kibbee | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Dominick Bruno | ... | property master |
| John Rettino | ... | assistant property master |
| John J. Rutchland Jr. | ... | construction coordinator (as John J. Rutchland) |
| John T. Walker | ... | leadman (as John Thomas Walker) |
Sound Department
| Don Hall | ... | sound editor |
| Robert J. Litt | ... | re-recording mixer (as Bob Litt) |
| Jock Putnam | ... | boom operator |
| Keith A. Wester | ... | production sound mixer |
| Robert Nichols II | ... | sound recordist (uncredited) |
| John Roesch | ... | foley artist (uncredited) |
| Elliot Tyson | ... | re-recording mixer (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Larry Barbier | ... | still photographer (as Lawrence Barbier) |
| Richard Barth | ... | first assistant camera |
| Edward Morey III | ... | camera operator |
| John Murray | ... | key grip |
| Gene Stout | ... | gaffer |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Seth Banks | ... | costumer: men |
| Thelma Pohahl | ... | costumer: women |
Location Management
| Jack English | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Stephen A. Hope | ... | music editor |
| Michael Boddicker | ... | musician: synthesizer (uncredited) |
| Malcolm McNab | ... | musician: trumpet (uncredited) |
| Dan Wallin | ... | score mixer (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Hannah Scheel | ... | script supervisor (as Hannah G. Scheel) |
Transportation Department
| Wayne Nelson | ... | transportation captain |
| Mike Padovich | ... | transportation captain |
Additional Crew
| Bill Beaumont | ... | craft service |
| Kiku Cavalier | ... | production coordinator |
| Vic Heutschy | ... | production publicist |
| Phill Norman | ... | title designer |
| Bill Rodenbaugh | ... | production auditor (as William O. Rodenbaugh) |
| Christian Drew Sidaris | ... | production assistant |
| Donna Smith | ... | production coordinator |
| Leigh Webb | ... | first aid |
Production Companies
Distributors
- AVCO Embassy Pictures (1981) (United States) (theatrical)
- Astral Films (1981) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Carolco (1981) (Non-US) (theatrical)
- Filmways Australasian Distributors (1981) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Hemdale Film Distribution (1981) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Syncron Film (1981) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Cupido Films (1982) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Minerva Film AB (1982) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Home Box Office (HBO) (1982) (United States) (tv) (pay television)
- Star Video (1982) (Australia) (VHS)
- Embassy Home Entertainment (1983) (United States) (VHS)
- CBS (1984) (United States) (tv) (broadcast premiere)
- Lorimar Home Vídeo (1984) (Brazil) (VHS)
- Video Omega (1987) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Nelson Entertainment (1988) (United States) (VHS)
- New Line Home Video (1994) (United States) (VHS)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2004) (United States) (DVD)
- TGG Direct (2014) (United States) (DVD)
- Shout! Factory (2018) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- Nine Network Australia (2020) (Australia) (tv)
- 9Go! (2023) (Australia) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
Storyline
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| Taglines | Any resemblance between Father and Son is purely hysterical. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $6,000,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $1,451,286, 27 Sep 1981 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Debut theatrical feature film debut of actor Denzel Washington. See more » |
| Goofs | When Walter and Roger check into a hotel the sign says "Free Ice and TV". Later in the room, Roger wants to watch TV and states that the TV requires payment of a quarter (25 cents) to watch it. This is most likely due to shady business tactics which can promise something but later retrieve that promise with diverse excuses. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Carbon Copy (1981) (2022). See more » |
| Soundtracks | I'm Gonna Get Closer to You See more » |
| Quotes |
Reverend Hayworth:
God is white. It's simple logic. His son is white. Walter Whitney: That's not proof. I'm white. My son is black. See more » |