Movie: My Dearest Son

Top 8 Billed Cast

Ben Gazzara
Ben Gazzara

Antonio Morelli

Sergio Rubini
Sergio Rubini

Marco Morelli

Valeria Golino
Valeria Golino

Francesca

Fabrizio Temperini
Fabrizio Temperini

Wanda Pasquini
Wanda Pasquini

Mariangela Melato
Mariangela Melato

Stefania

Gesualdo Bagnoli
Gesualdo Bagnoli

Ferruccio Amendola
Ferruccio Amendola

Antonio Morelli (voice)

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  • Overview

    A respectable lawyer finds out his son is a heroin addict. Heartbroken, he'll do anything to help his only child, even if it means sharing his hell.

  • Release Date

    1985-09-20

  • Average

    5.25

  • Rating:

    2.6 starts
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  • Languages:

    Italiano
  • Keywords

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