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Folks!

Folks!

19925.61h 47m

Overview

A slightly self absorbed yuppie takes in his parents including his senile father, after their home burns down. But his personal and professional life fall apart soon after.

Directed by Ted Kotcheff
Written by Robert Klane
Produced by Victor Drai, Malcolm R. Harding
Box Office0Revenue: $6.1M

Top Cast

Tom Selleck

Tom Selleck

Jon Aldrich

Don Ameche

Don Ameche

Harry Aldrich

Anne Jackson

Anne Jackson

Mildred Aldrich

Christine Ebersole

Christine Ebersole

Arlene Aldrich

Wendy Crewson

Wendy Crewson

Audrey Aldrich

Michael Murphy

Michael Murphy

Ed

Robert Pastorelli

Robert Pastorelli

Fred

Kevin Chevalia

Kevin Chevalia

Kevin

M

Maggie Murphy

Maggie

J

Joseph Wayne Miller

Jerry

Themes & Keywords

dementiasenilitystockbrokerfather son relationship

About Folks!

Folks! is a comedy film released in 1992 exploring themes of dementia, senility, stockbroker, father son relationship. Directed by Ted Kotcheff, it stars Tom Selleck, Don Ameche, Anne Jackson. A slightly self absorbed yuppie takes in his parents including his senile father, after their home burns down. But his personal and professional life fall apart soon after.

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