Like Father
Originally released in 2001. Like Father is a drama film. directed by Ellin Hare.
Starring Ned Kelly, Jonathon Dent, and Joe Armstrong
Synopsis
The last pits have closed, the redundancy money has been spent and a family is in crisis. 70 year old pigeon man Arthur Elliott is losing his allotment to the local authority’s coastal redevelopment scheme. Working as a trumpeter, teacher, club singer and club act agent, his son, 40 year old ex-miner Joe can just about scrape a living, but his marriage is breaking up. 10 year old Michael is left to grapple with his own realities as coalfield culture begins to disintegrate. Three generations struggle to come to terms with the past and find the ties that still bind them; three worlds unfold against the rich and extraordinary backdrop of East Durham.
Quick Facts
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Amber Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Like Father about?
The last pits have closed, the redundancy money has been spent and a family is in crisis. 70 year old pigeon man Arthur Elliott is losing his allotment to the local authority’s coastal redevelopm...
Who directed Like Father?
Like Father was directed by Ellin Hare.
How long is Like Father?
Like Father has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was Like Father released?
Like Father was released on June 15, 2001 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Like Father?
The main cast of Like Father includes Ned Kelly, Jonathon Dent, Joe Armstrong, John Reid.