I Live with Me Dad

I Live with Me Dad is a 1985 TV movie, produced by Crawfords Australia. The film is about six-year-old Crispy who lives with his destitute father Sid (Hehir). Based on a true story, it follows the street adventures of a father and son and his unconventional upbringing. A heart warming film that explores the extraordinary bond between a father and his son, amidst the pressures and emotions of those who would separate them.

I Live with Me Dad
Directed byPaul Moloney
Produced byRoss Jennings
Written byPaul Moloney
StarringPeter Hehir
Haydon Samuels
Rebecca Gibney
Production
company
Distributed byNine Network
Release date
1985
Running time
1h 30m
CountryAustralia
LanguageEnglish

Plot

Sid McCall is down on his luck. His greatest friend is his son Crispy and together they share all the joys and disappointments that street life can bring. Although only 6 years old, Crispy mixes easily with the street people, who share a common fellowship that always unites them during times of trouble.[1]

Production

It was based on a true story.[2]

References
  1. Ed. Scott Murray, Australia on the Small Screen 1970-1995, Oxford Uni Press, 1996 p85
  2. I Live with Me Dad at Eaton Films

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  1. http://www.eatonfilms.co.uk/node/43
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