My Father's House (1975)
Recovering from a heart attack, a workaholic editor recalls the simple days of his youth. Robertson adds an emotional center to this messy, flashback-filled 'heavy' dramatic piece. Plenty of co-star talent.
Top billed cast
Cliff RobertsonTom Lindholm Jr.
Robert PrestonTom Lindholm Sr.
Eileen BrennanMrs. Lindholm Sr.
Rosemary ForsythJudith Lindholm
Ruth McDevittAnna- Michael-James WixtedTom Jr., as a boy
- Lark GeibSusan
- Michael CornelisonSteven
Brad SavageBrad- Carlene OlsonEllen
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