The Perfect Mother (1997)

6.7/10 92 min Drama TV Movie

Overview

Since self-made immigrant Nico Podaras's death, widow Elenie runs his lucrative garage, with an illegal side business, generously using the profits to keep control of their three sons' lives. Simpleton Dan is happy to sire the crucial heir without hesitation to keep unruly, immature wife Charlene in line, but goes to far, so she absconds pregnant. Firstborn John gave up his dream, fishery, to work in the garage. When he marries Kathryn, she starts questioning and resisting Elenie's matriarchal manipulation, but bares her a grandson. The conflict escalates, leaving John torn between loyalties.

Cast

Tyne Daly

Elanie Podaras

Ione Skye

Kathryn M. Podaras

Louis Ferreira

John Podaras

Tuesday Knight

Charlene Podaras

David Cubitt

Dan Podaras

Gwynyth Walsh

Joy Pigeon

Dee Wallace

Gina Mitrou

Johnny Cuthbert

Frank Podaras

Karen Elizabeth Austin

Irene

Nathaniel DeVeaux

Sgt. Stern

Gerry Bean

Jesse J.

Kurt Max Runte

Lumber Yard Manager

Danny Virtue

Man in Yellow Mustang

Scott Owen

Shooter

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