Synopsis
Vietnam veteran Archibald Wright is a house painter hired to work on a Beverly Hills mansion where he becomes involved in the life of the resident family. The owner Elaine left her husband J.P. while he was serving in Vietnam, causing him to become an alcoholic hobo living in downtown Los Angeles. Archibald tries to help their daughter Tory to continue her relationship with her father, even though Elaine is strongly against it.
Ratings
IMDb7.7/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Les LandauDirector
- Laura LandauWriter
- Lance RubinOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Dorian HarewoodArchibald Wright
- Michael McKeanJ.P. Bigelow
- Patti D'ArbanvilleElaine Tiger
- Vanessa Bell CallowayDiana
- Amie CareyTory Bigelow
- Robert PicardoDr. Kurtz
- Mel Johnson Jr.Benny
- Leigh LandauWhitney
- Andrew RobinsonThe Super Super
- Edith DiazCast
- Kenny JohnsonCast
- Ann GillespieCast
Themes
vietnam warvietnam veteranwaitressparent child relationshipalcoholismfamily relationshipslos angeles, californiaguitar playeralcoholicinner citybeverly hillscommitment