Harry & Son (1984)

In the heart of the construction world, Harry Keach, a widowed bulldozer operator, is a man of iron-clad work ethics. Yet, the inevitable grip of health complications forces him to hang up his hard hat, cutting his labor-intensive life short. Harry's personal life is equally complex, marked by a strained relationship with his two adult offspring. His daughter Nina, married to an insurance salesman, seems more engrossed in the material benefits tied to her kinship with Harry, rather than their emotional bond. Howard, Harry's son, shares the same roof as his father. An aspiring writer with a live-for-the-moment attitude, Howard prefers an exhilarating life of fun and writing to the monotony of a steady job. A palpable tension bubbles under their father-son relationship; Harry yearns to work but his health betrays him, while Howard, perfectly capable, shirks steady employment. As they continue to cohabitate, their contrasting circumstances usher them towards a vital crossroads, demanding a fresh understanding of their evolving lives. Howard's journey is further complicated by his turbulent romance with Katie Wilowski, a woman carrying another man's child. Meanwhile, Harry grapples with Howard's insistence that he rekindle his relationship with romance. The tale of "Harry & Son" weaves a poignant narrative of a father and son navigating the choppy waters of their personal and shared lives, seeking new bearings in their respective realities.

Harry & Son is a drama movie featuring Paul Newman.

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