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Dear Father (1979)

Movie ★ 6.6 101 min

In Caro papá, Dino Risi is telling the story of the decadent lifestyle, and dysfunctional family, of a wealthy businessman (played to perfection by Risi's favorite leading man, Vittorio Gassman). Risi paints his portrait against a backdrop of an Italy where the new permissiveness has run rampant, traditional socio-cultural values have been usurped by consumerism, and the streets have become an open battleground for politically extremist groups (the '70s were dubbed "The Years of Lead" due to the great number of terrorist acts, and politically motivated assassinations).

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Quick facts

Released
April 11, 1979
Runtime
101 min
IMDb
tt0078942
Country
Canada, France, Italy
Language
Italian, French
Studio
Dean Film, AMLF, Société les films Prospec

Cast

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Frequently asked questions

What is Dear Father about?
In Caro papá, Dino Risi is telling the story of the decadent lifestyle, and dysfunctional family, of a wealthy businessman (played to perfection by Risi's favorite leading man, Vittorio Gassman). Risi paints his portrait against a backdrop of an Italy where the new permissiveness has run rampant, traditional socio-cultural values have been usurped by consumerism, and the streets have become an open battleground for politically extremist groups (the '70s were dubbed "The Years of Lead" due to the great number of terrorist acts, and politically motivated assassinations).
Who directed Dear Father?
Dear Father was directed by Dino Risi.
Who stars in Dear Father?
Dear Father stars Vittorio Gassman, Aurore Clément, Andrée Lachapelle, Stefano Madia.
When was Dear Father released?
Dear Father is a 1979 comedy film.
Where can I watch Dear Father?
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