A Voyage Round My Father
1983
A successful lawyer struck with blindness in middle age continues his battles in the courtroom with the assistance of his family. As his son deals with bitter memories of their relationship, he also seeks his father's respect and love and in the process learns to love in return. Read more
| Starring | Laurence Olivier, Alan Bates, Jane Asher, Elizabeth Sellars |
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| Director | Alvin Rakoff |
| Genres | Drama |
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Family blindness
A bit dated but extremely touching and unusual.The father's sudden accidental blindness affects the small family of himself,his wife and his son.He being a successful lawyer and in reality unable to accept the blindness, rules the lives of his nearest and dearest.A wondereful story and superbly acted.
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
English Childhood
This is a very engaging and sentimental story of a little boys love for his blind father. Set in the contrasting country cottage, law courts and bording school of middle England. Beautifully acted by both Laurence Olivier and Alan Bates.
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
Obscure yet interesting
I rented this film being interested in Alan Bates but it showed just how good an actor Lawrence Olivier was. I never was much of a fan of Lawrence but this performance for me was the best I have seen from an elderly actor. It is an obscure film with some pretentious moments but overall the acting perfomances make it intriguing enough to see it out. It will not suit all tastes especially those who want some action but it will suit those who like the contemplation of life.
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
Obscure yet interesting
I rented this film being interested in Alan Bates but it showed just how good an actor Lawrence Olivier was. I never was much of a fan of Lawrence but this performance for me was the best I have seen from an elderly actor. It is an obscure film with some pretentious moments but overall the acting perfomances make it intriguing enough to see it out. It will not suit all tastes especially those who want some action but it will suit those who like the contemplation of life.
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a voyage round my father
Very moving film - a little confusing at times jumping between past and present. Certainly worth a tear or two! Quite abrupt at the end, could have been longer.
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Family blindness
A bit dated but extremely touching and unusual.The father's sudden accidental blindness affects the small family of himself,his wife and his son.He being a successful lawyer and in reality unable to accept the blindness, rules the lives of his nearest and dearest.A wondereful story and superbly acted.
The question is 'Who suffers most ?' -
1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
English Childhood
This is a very engaging and sentimental story of a little boys love for his blind father. Set in the contrasting country cottage, law courts and bording school of middle England. Beautifully acted by both Laurence Olivier and Alan Bates.
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
Obscure yet interesting
I rented this film being interested in Alan Bates but it showed just how good an actor Lawrence Olivier was. I never was much of a fan of Lawrence but this performance for me was the best I have seen from an elderly actor. It is an obscure film with some pretentious moments but overall the acting perfomances make it intriguing enough to see it out. It will not suit all tastes especially those who want some action but it will suit those who like the contemplation of life.
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a voyage round my father
Very moving film - a little confusing at times jumping between past and present. Certainly worth a tear or two! Quite abrupt at the end, could have been longer.
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Family blindness
A bit dated but extremely touching and unusual.The father's sudden accidental blindness affects the small family of himself,his wife and his son.He being a successful lawyer and in reality unable to accept the blindness, rules the lives of his nearest and dearest.A wondereful story and superbly acted.
The question is 'Who suffers most ?' -
Voyage Round My Father
As a play this entranced me long ago. On stage Alec Guiness played the part of the father. He was endearing in a way that Olivier was not.
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A Voyage Round My Father
A successful lawyer struck with blindness in middle age continues his battles in the courtroom with the assistance of his family. As his son deals with bitter memories of their relationship, he also seeks his father's respect and love and in the process learns to love in return....
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