Harry & Son

Harry & Son

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  • Genre(s): Drama
  • Language(s): English
  • Director(s): Paul Newman
  • Cast(s): Paul Newman, Robby Benson, Ellen Barkin, Wilford Brimley, Judith Ivey See all Cast & Crew
  • Duration: 2h
  • Music: Henry Mancini
  • Award(s): Razzie 1985 (Nominated) Awards List
  • Similar To: The Bluff, Eternity
  • Story:
    Widower Harry Keach is a construction worker who was raised to appreciate the importance of working for a living. He takes a dim view of his sensitive son Howard's lackadaisical lifestyle and has a strained relationship with his daughter Nina as he does not approve of her husband. When Harry is fired from his job, his life changes drastically as he is made to focus on the relationships around him.
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5.8/10
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Harry & Son - Cast

Harry & Son - Crew

STORY AND RATINGS

Story
Widower Harry Keach is a construction worker who was raised to appreciate the importance of working for a living. He takes a dim view of his sensitive son Howard's lackadaisical lifestyle and has a strained relationship with his daughter Nina as he does not approve of her husband. When Harry is fired from his job, his life changes drastically as he is made to focus on the relationships around him.
Ratings

5.8/10

IMDb

AWARDS

Nominations
Razzie Award

Worst Supporting Actor | 1985 | Robby

BOX OFFICE

Box Office Collection 4,864,602 USD

TRIVIA AND POPULAR DIALOGUES

Trivia

Paul Newman once said of this picture: "This is a personal film. I had a creative hand in it even before directing".

One of several collaborations of the real-life married acting couple Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward. Publicity for this film, stated that the film marked an on-screen reunion of the pair. This was the first time the two appeared in a theatrical movie together since The Drowning Pool (1975). Harry & Son (1984) would also be the last time they appeared together in a theatrical film, until Mr. & Mrs. Bridge (1990).

The film features husband-and-wife actor and actress Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward. The movie debuted in 1984, which was the year that followed the couple's 25th wedding anniversary in 1983, and was the first film the pair appeared in together after this matrimonial milestone had been celebrated.

Tom Cruise, Rob Lowe, and Matt Dillon all auditioned for the role of Harry's son Howard Keach. According to Rob Lowe, in his autobiography, he and Matt Dillon auditioned for the role. Paul Newman allegedly told Dillon to go home, and read poetry instead. The part, in the end, was cast with Robby Benson.

Paul Newman performed a few roles on this picture. Newman was the top-billed actor, one of the screenwriters, one of the producers, and the director.

Popular Dialogues

"Howard Keach: You know, looking for working can be a real gas. Harry Keach: You got something? Howard Keach: Yep, hope it ain't the clap. [goes inside the house] Harry Keach: [shouting] What are you talking about? Howard Keach: [peeking out the door] I got lucky. I also got a job. [goes back inside] Harry Keach: [muttering] The clap?"