Misunderstood(1983)
For every kid who wants to be hugged. For every parent who wants to love and understand.
Synopsis
A workaholic father becomes sole parent to his two young sons, and finds it hard to relate to them, consumed as he is with his own grief.
Directed by Jerry Schatzberg
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Cast
Gene Hackman
Ned Rawley
Henry Thomas
Andrew
Rip Torn
Will
Huckleberry Fox
Miles
Maureen Kerwin
Kate
Susan Anspach
Lilly
June Brown
Mrs. Paley
Helen Ryan
Lucy
Nadim Sawalha
Ahmed
Nidal Al-Askhar
Mrs. Jallouli
Khaled Akrout
Electronic Shop Owner
Rajah Gafsi
Ali-Baroutta Cafe Owner
Moheddine Mrad
Kassir
James R. Cope
Mr. Grace
Halima Daoud
Aisha
Raad Rawi
Doctor
Habiba
Girl on Donkey
Fathia Boudabous
Woman Red Light District
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Misunderstood was released in 1983.
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Misunderstood runs for 91 minutes (1 hour and 31 minutes).
Who directed Misunderstood?+
Misunderstood was directed by Jerry Schatzberg.
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Misunderstood stars Gene Hackman, Henry Thomas, Rip Torn, Huckleberry Fox and Maureen Kerwin.
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