The Perfect Mother

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Released February 18, 1997

Overview

Since self-made immigrant Nico Podaras's death, widow Elenie runs his lucrative garage, with an illegal side business, generously using the profits to keep control of their three sons' lives. Simpleton Dan is happy to sire the crucial heir without hesitation to keep unruly, immature wife Charlene in line, but goes to far, so she absconds pregnant. Firstborn John gave up his dream, fishery, to work in the garage. When he marries Kathryn, she starts questioning and resisting Elenie's matriarchal manipulation, but bares her a grandson. The conflict escalates, leaving John torn between loyalties.

Runtime

1h 32m


Origin Country

United States


Original Language

English


Original Title

The Perfect Mother


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • United States of America

Spoken Languages

  • English

Production Companies

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    Citadel Entertainment

    United States

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    Gimbel-Adelson Productions

    United States

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    New City Productions

    United States

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    CBS

    United States

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