The Mother


60m 1994

Brief Synopsis

Remake of Paddy Chayefsky's classic teleplay, originally aired live on Philco-Goodyear Television Playhouse in 1954. Alone for the first time in her life, a 66-year-old widow is determined to return to her former job as a seamstress in New York's garment district, despite her daughter's opposition.

Film Details

Also Known As
Great Performances (10/24/94), Mother, Paddy Chayefsky's The Mother
Genre
Drama
Release Date
1994

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

Synopsis

Remake of Paddy Chayefsky's classic teleplay, originally aired live on Philco-Goodyear Television Playhouse in 1954. Alone for the first time in her life, a 66-year-old widow is determined to return to her former job as a seamstress in New York's garment district, despite her daughter's opposition.

Film Details

Also Known As
Great Performances (10/24/94), Mother, Paddy Chayefsky's The Mother
Genre
Drama
Release Date
1994

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

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