The Perfect Mother
movie

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.
Cast

Tyne Daly
as
Elanie Podaras

Ione Skye
as
Kathryn M. Podaras

Louis Ferreira
as
John Podaras

Tuesday Knight
as
Charlene Podaras
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Melanie Angel
as
Police Officer (uncredited)

David Cubitt
as
Dan Podaras

Gwynyth Walsh
as
Joy Pigeon

Dee Wallace
as
Gina Mitrou

Johnny Cuthbert
as
Frank Podaras
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Jennifer Clement
as
Sarah

Karen Elizabeth Austin
as
Irene

Betty Linde
as
Theodora
Crew
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Peter Levin
as
Director
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Karen Clark
as
Writer
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Skip Schoolnik
as
Associate Producer
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Colleen Nystedt
as
Producer

Orly Adelson
as
Executive Producer

Mark Snow
as
Music
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Jan Kiesser
as
Director of Photography
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Roger Gimbel
as
Executive Producer
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Karen Hendel
as
Casting
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Skip Schoolnik
as
Editor
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Gary Myers
as
Art Direction
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Sandy Cochrane
as
Production Design