Drop-Out Father
"When they don't understand you at home or at work, stress strikes!"
Originally released in 1982. Drop-Out Father is a comedy/drama film. directed by Don Taylor.
Starring Dick Van Dyke, Mariette Hartley, and George Coe
Synopsis
Successful advertising executive decides to get out of the rat race but the family rebels at the new lifestyle he outlines. He and his youngest daughter leave the suburbs for a Manhattan loft apartment while the rest of the brood -- wife and three kids -- re-evaluate the situation. For his engaging score, Peter Matz won an Emmy Award nomination.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 26, 1982
43 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
4.2/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Dick Van Dyke
as Ed McCall
Mariette Hartley
as Katherine McCall
George Coe
as Kannon Rush
William Daniels
as Draper Wright
Monte Markham
as Tony Malgrado
Arthur Rosenberg
as Marty Zimmerman
George Wyner
as Dr. Irving Lefkowitz
Claudia Lonow
as Peggy McCall
Charles Bloom
as David McCall
Michael Cummings
as Bud McCall
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- CBS
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Drop-Out Father about?
Successful advertising executive decides to get out of the rat race but the family rebels at the new lifestyle he outlines. He and his youngest daughter leave the suburbs for a Manhattan loft apart...
Who directed Drop-Out Father?
Drop-Out Father was directed by Don Taylor.
How long is Drop-Out Father?
Drop-Out Father has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Drop-Out Father released?
Drop-Out Father was released on September 26, 1982 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Drop-Out Father?
The main cast of Drop-Out Father includes Dick Van Dyke, Mariette Hartley, George Coe, William Daniels, Monte Markham.