A Voyage Round My Father

Overview

A successful lawyer struck with blindness in middle age continues his battles in the courtroom with the assistance of his family. As his son deals with bitter memories of their relationship, he also seeks his father's respect and love and in the process learns to love in return.

Directed by Alvin Rakoff

Top cast

Laurence Olivier

Clifford Mortimer

Alan Bates

John Mortimer

Jane Asher

Elizabeth

Elizabeth Sellars

Mother

Michael Aldridge

Headmaster

Alan Cox

Son as Boy

Norman Bird

Ham

Albert Welling

Japhet

J

James A. Downer

Reigate

Susan Littler

Miss Cox

G

Gay Wilde

Miss Baker

Anthony Sharp

Film Director

A

Ann Davies

ATS Girl

J

Judy Riley

ATS Girl

J

Jonathan Newth

Boustead

Malcolm Terris

Thong

Jennie Goossens

Witmers

Harold Goodwin

Ringer Lean

Patrick Barr

Doctor

Esmond Knight

Judge

Details