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Daddy Can't Read

Daddy Can't Read

Daddy Can't Read

1988•1h 0m•

★9.0(1 ratings)

Drama

Overview

Teenage girl doesn't understand why her father is against her campaign to promote literacy at his factory. Until she discovers that her father can't read.

Director

Writers

Gloria Gonzalez, Paula Sweeney, James Pirone

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Main Cast

Edward Albert

Edward Albert

Bill Watson

Cheryl Arutt

Cheryl Arutt

Alison Watson

Marcia Strassman

Marcia Strassman

Mary Watson

Joey Travolta

Joey Travolta

Bobby

Harold Pruett

Harold Pruett

Gary Watson

Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson

Self

Cathy Rigby

Cathy Rigby

Lenore Luellen

Richard Roundtree

Richard Roundtree

Jason Ruigh

Aurelia D'Antonio

Aurelia D'Antonio

Kelly

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Gilbert Moses

Writing

Story: Gloria Gonzalez
Story: Paula Sweeney
Story: James Pirone
Teleplay: Christopher Whitesell

Music & Sound

Original Music Composer: Paul Allen Levi

Cinematography

Director of Photography: John Huneck

Editing

Editor: David Greenwald

Did You Know?

#1

The film was directed by Gilbert Moses.

#2

The score was composed by Paul Allen Levi.

#3

Cinematography was handled by John Huneck.

#4

This title is listed on IMDb as tt0379230.

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Rating

9.0/10

Masterpiece

1 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

Daddy Can't Read

Status:

Released

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Production Companies:

ABC

ABC

Videofilm Convergence Group