Rising Son (1990)

6.2/10 92 min TV Movie Drama

Overview

Gus Robinson loves three things: his job, family, and country; but suddenly he's losing all three. When his factory shuts down, Gus faces unemployment. It's a time of change for his wife Martha and son Charlie as they reassess a world Gus barely recognizes. But through the nightmare, one dream they cannot take away from him; the reason he will continue to fight: his son, Charlie.

Cast

Brian Dennehy

Gus Robinson

Piper Laurie

Martha Robinson

Graham Beckel

Billy

Emily Longstreth

Carol

Ving Rhames

Ed

Jane Adams

Meg Bradley

Richard Jenkins

Tommy

Matt Damon

Charlie Robinson

Earl Hindman

Victor

Mary Nell Santacroce

Marge

Ray McKinnon

Ken Mott

Jill Jane Clements

Interviewer

Al Hamacher

Husband

Tate Donovan

Des

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