The Good Mother

The Good Mother

The Good Mother is a 1988 American drama film and an adaptation of Sue Miller's novel of the same name. Directed by Leonard Nimoy, the film stars Diane Keaton and Liam Neeson in the leading roles. The Good Mother explores feelings and beliefs about children's exposure to adult sexuality and challenges society's growing reliance upon courts to settle complex private and ethical matters. Anna Dunlap , is a piano teacher who works part-time at a college laboratory and a recent divorcee who has custody of a four-year-old daughter. She meets and falls in love with Leo , a sculptor who helps her to...
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Release date:November 4, 1988
Directed by:Leonard Nimoy
Rated:R (USA)
Runtime:103 Minutes
Producer:Arne Glimcher
Editor:Peter E. Berger
Music by:Elmer Bernstein
Cinematography:David Watkin
Estimated budget:$32,000,000
Adapted from:The Good Mother

Cast of The Good Mother

Ned Beatty
Ned Beatty
Born:July 6, 1937
Age:74
Liam Neeson
Liam Neeson
Leo
Born:June 7, 1952
Age:59
Jason Robards
Jason Robards
Muth
Born:July 26, 1922
Died:Dec. 26, 2000
Ralph Bellamy
Ralph Bellamy
Born:June 17, 1904
Died:Nov. 29, 1991
Diane Keaton
Diane Keaton
Anna
Born:January 5, 1946
Age:66
Joe Morton
Joe Morton
Born:October 18, 1947
Age:64

Film director of The Good Mother

Leonard Nimoy
Leonard Nimoy

Leonard Simon Nimoy is an American actor, film director, poet, musician and photographer. Nimoy's most famous role is that of Spock in the original Star Trek series , and in multiple film, television, and video-game sequels. Nimoy began his career in his early twenties, teaching acting classes in...
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    What was the slogan for the movie, The Good Mother?
  • A:
    The movie's slogan was, "Can a court determine how w."
  • Q:
    Which director created the movie "The Good Mother"?
  • A:
    Leonard Nimoy was the film's director.
  • Q:
    When was the film "The Good Mother" premiered?
  • A:
    The film premiered in November, 1988.
  • Q:
    Who was the writer of the music for the film The Good Mother?
  • A:
    Elmer Bernstein composed the musical score for the movie's soundtrack.
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