I Never Sang for My Father
1970 · 92 MIN · IMDB 7.4 · 3,170 VOTES · DIR. Gilbert Cates
Overview
Hackman plays a New York professor who wants a change in his life, and plans to get married to his girlfriend and move to California. His mother understands his need to get away, but warns him that moving so far away could be hard on his father. Just before the wedding, the mother dies. Hackman's sister (who has been disowned by their father for marrying a Jewish man) advises him to live his own life, and not let himself be controlled by their father.
Dialogue Timeline — 1,121 lines
A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE
00:00:15 Death ends a life...
00:03:20 Oh, now, lovey, don't go on like that. It's a very nice picture.
00:08:19 ...it would kill your mother.
00:10:52 I shoved him off.
00:13:54 And she has her practice out there.
00:17:17 Be careful. I noticed you were inclined to push it a little up there.
00:22:49 Somehow...
00:28:18 I was getting breakfast... You know, I've been getting breakfast.
00:31:13 - You've been here before, haven't you? - Yes.
00:34:10 It's the only way, Tom.
00:37:33 I'd estimate that Mrs. Garrison should be...
00:41:14 ...the old man, my father.
00:46:12 - What he did for us. - I'm doing a lot for my kids.
00:49:26 Providence, which has always been my guide...
00:52:34 I don't need anyone getting someone for me.
00:55:31 Alice, we've gotten along very well for some years without your attention...
00:58:47 I'm sorry.
01:06:20 ...but that's the other side of our miracle drugs.
01:10:07 Oh, yes.
01:13:53 Did I ever show you this? Careful.
01:17:25 I used to carry it in my wallet all the time...
01:21:26 You know, Gene, I'm just saying this for your own good...
01:23:56 The orphan boy in you resented everything!
01:26:48 ...it matters.
Cast & Characters
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed1,121
Dialogue density12.2 lines / min
First line00:00:15
Final line01:26:48
Production Record
DirectorGilbert Cates
LanguageEnglish
IMDb votes3,170