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Rising Son

on BBC Two England

L First showing on network television for this family drama starring Brian Dennehy Piper Laurie
For Gus , the autocratic head of his family, things begin to fall apart when the factory where he works is threatened with closure, and his son announces he wants to give up his medical studies.
Director John David Coles
● TELETEXT SUBTITLES: page888 ● FILMS: pages 59-68

Contributors

Unknown:
Brian Dennehy
Unknown:
Piper Laurie
Unknown:
For Gus
Director:
John David Coles
Gus Robinson:
Brian Dennehy
Martha Robinson:
Piper Laurie
Charlie Robinson:
Matt Damon
Carol:
Emily Longstreth
Meg Bradley:
Jane Adams
Billy:
Graham Beckel
Ed:
Ving Rhames
Tommy:
Richard Jenkins
Victor:
Earl Hindman

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