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I NEVER SANG FOR MY FATHER (1970). Might have changed the title, but very well made film dealing with a Son who loves his Father, but doesn't like his Dad. Gene Hackman very good as the Son who wants to move on with his life, but unsure how to break the strings, while Melvyn Douglas (who always played jaunty types in his early career and went on to win an Oscar for HUD) compelling as the bitter, abrasive Senior. Final scene between them is excellent. Look for a young James Karen (POLTERGEIST, RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD) here. ****
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