Daddy, I Don't Like It Like This

Jul 12, 1978

1h 40m

★ 4.0

Overview

The unfulfilled dreams of his parents and the tensions created at home cause life to become a nightmare for a youngster who seeks release in a withdrawal to his own world.

Genres

Drama

TV Movie

Production Companies

CBS Entertainment Productions

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Cast

Carol Agnelli

Talia Shire

Rocco Agnelli

Burt Young

Peter

Doug McKeon

Margaret

Erica Yohn

Sister Theresa

Tresa Hughes

Michael

Bobby Cassidy

Girl in Hotel Room

Melanie Griffith

Tommy

Jamie Aff

Marge

Constance McCashin

Bob

Lee Weaver

Mother Superior

Beverly May

Store Owner

Frank Robles

When a high school senior, Chris, gets in trouble with the West L.A. police for joy riding in stolen cars, his wealthy but neglectful dad hires Chris's older brother Lance to spend time with him and keep him out of trouble. Lance is in the underworld, running guns, so caring for Chris starts out as a good cover. Then, he warms to his brother, and the two develop a strong bond; Chris gets serious about school and starts to come out of his shell. But, will the relationship be strong enough to weather pressures from Lance's business, Chris's discovery that dad is paying Lance for the care, and Lance's enjoyment of female companionship?

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