Breaking Home Ties (1987)

7.3/10 • 95 min • Drama TV Movie

Overview

Inspired by a Norman Rockwell painting, this 1950s coming of age drama centers on a young man leaving home to attend college, where he will learn the lessons in becoming a man. While his family must deal with a life threatening illness.

Cast

Jason Robards

Lloyd Wells

Eva Marie Saint

Emma Wells

Claire Trevor

Grace Porter

Doug McKeon

Lonnie Wells

Erin Gray

Carol

J. Eddie Peck

Brad

Parley Baer

Sears

Tom Campitelli

Jerry Haynes

Dr. Hendrickson

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