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My Old Man (1979) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1979 · 100 mins · English
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- Directed by
- John Erman
- Starring
- Eileen Brennan, Warren Oates, Kristy McNichol, Mark Arnold, Brandon Maggart, David Margulies
They whispered rumors about Frank Butler, but his daughter knows the real man. The down‑on‑his‑luck trainer finally hits a big win and buys his 16‑year‑old daughter Jo a horse, hoping to mend their strained bond. When Frank is injured just before the debut race, Jo must ride the horse on her own, proving her love and faith in him.
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