A Voyage Round My Father DVD

From the award winning writer of 'Rumple of the Bailey' comes this critically acclaimed autobiographical story of an unforgettable journey of an abusive father and his son.

John Mortimer's autobiographical play "A Voyage Round My Father" was given this spectacular film adaptation in 1981. Mortimer, best known for his "Rumpole of the Bailey" stories, has fashioned an unexpurgated but affectionate portrait of his highly eccentric lawyer father Clifford Mortimer, played by Sir Lawrence Olivier. Alan Bates co-stars as the younger Mortimer, who must deal with is father's decreasing ability to take care of himself. His father, a successful lawyer struck with blindness in middle age, continues his battles in the courtroom with the assistance of his family. As his son deals with bitter memories of their relationship, he also seeks his father's respect and love and in the process learns to love in return. John Mortimer presents us with a succession of characters, together with their extravagant behaviour, who have influenced his life-each portrayed with humour and affection. The portrayal of his father- amongst the family in his beloved garden, in London's Law Courts-is drawn with great skill and, finally, deep pathos.

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