My Son John

Apr 8, 1952

2h 2m

★ 5.3

You'll be shocked by John's scandalous secret !

Overview

In this Cold War drama, a woman suspects her son is a Communist spy.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Rainbow Productions

Paramount Pictures

My Son John Trailers

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Cast

Lucille Jefferson

Helen Hayes

Stedman

Van Heflin

Dan Jefferson

Dean Jagger

John Jefferson

Robert Walker

Dr. Carver

Minor Watson

Father O'Dowd

Frank McHugh

Chuck Jefferson

Richard Jaeckel

Ben Jefferson

James Young

Taxi Driver (uncredited)

Jimmie Dundee

Government Employee (uncredited)

Douglas Evans

Nurse (uncredited)

Nancy Hale

Professor at Graduation Ceremony (uncredited)

Sam Harris

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No overview available.

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