Film·1997·1h 32m

The Perfect Mother

DramaTV Movie

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.

Directed by Peter Levin

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12 credited

Tyne Daly
Tyne DalyElanie Podaras
Ione Skye
Ione SkyeKathryn M. Podaras
Louis Ferreira
Louis FerreiraJohn Podaras
Tuesday Knight
Tuesday KnightCharlene Podaras
Melanie Angel
Melanie AngelPolice Officer (uncredited)
David Cubitt
David CubittDan Podaras
Gwynyth Walsh
Gwynyth WalshJoy Pigeon
Dee Wallace
Dee WallaceGina Mitrou
Johnny Cuthbert
Johnny CuthbertFrank Podaras
Jennifer Clement
Jennifer ClementSarah
Karen Elizabeth Austin
Karen Elizabeth AustinIrene
Betty Linde
Betty LindeTheodora

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