---
title: "Dear Father"
year: 1979
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/dear-father-1979"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 65480
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 101
community_rating: 6.6
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Dear Father (1979) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/dear-father-1979

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Dear Father is a film first released in 1979. Catalogued under Comedy. Produced and broadcast by Dean Film, AMLF, Société les films Prospec. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A wealthy businessman navigates a decadent lifestyle and dysfunctional family in 1970s Italy."

### Why Watch
- Features a performance by Vittorio Gassman
- Directed by Dino Risi
- Entered into the Cannes Film Festival

### Caveats & Content Note
- Explores a dysfunctional family dynamic
- Depicts a turbulent historical backdrop
- Tone & Suitability: The film explores themes of a decadent lifestyle, a dysfunctional family, and political extremism set during the 1970s.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: decadent, dysfunctional, political, dramatic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Dino Risi
- **Networks / Studios**: Dean Film, AMLF, Société les films Prospec

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Vittorio Gassman** as *Albino Millozza*
- **Aurore Clément** as *Margot*
- **Andrée Lachapelle** as *Giulia*
- **Stefano Madia** as *Marco Millozza*
- **Julien Guiomar** as *Parrella*
- **Joanne Côté** as *Laura*
- **Piero Del Papa** as *Duilio*
- **Pietro Tordi** as *padre di Albino*
- **Clara Colosimo** as *Myrta*
- **Andrew Lord Miller** as *Rudolf*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Dear Father released?
Dear Father was released in Italy on April 11, 1979.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Dino Risi.

### Q: Who is the lead actor in Dear Father?
The film stars Vittorio Gassman as a wealthy businessman.

### Q: Was the film featured at any festivals?
Yes, Dear Father was entered into the 1979 Cannes Film Festival.

### Q: Did any actors win awards for the film?
Yes, Stefano Madia won the award for Best Supporting Actor at the 1979 Cannes Film Festival.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Dear Father — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/65480)
- [Dear Father (1979 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dear_Father_(1979_film))

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