
Daddy's Dyin'... Who's Got the Will?
1990-05-04 · 95 min · ★ 5.8
Bickering siblings are reunited at their Texas home as their father lies on his deathbed.
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Production details
- Directors
- Jack Fisk
- Production companies
- Artist Circle Entertainment, Propaganda Films
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Revenue
- USD 1,373,728
Top Cast
Beau BridgesOrville
Beverly D'AngeloEvalita
Tess HarperSara Lee
Judge ReinholdHarmony
Amy WrightLurlene
Patrika DarboMarlene
Bert RemsenDaddy
Molly McClureMama Wheelis
Keith CarradineClarence
Newell AlexanderSid Cranford
Emily BridgesLittle Evalita
Schuyler FiskLittle Sara Lee
Justin SmithLittle OrvilleTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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