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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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  • A Voyage Round My Father available on April 14 2025 from Zavvi for 15.38
  • A Voyage Round My Father available on July 17 2024 from TheHut for 15.08
  • EAN bar code 5027182611577 ξ1 registered April 14 2025
  • EAN bar code 5027182611577 ξ2 registered July 17 2024
  • Product category is DVD Automobile Car

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.


References
    ^ A Voyage Round My Father, Revelation Films. Zavvi. (revised Apr 2025)
    ^ A Voyage Round My Father, Revelation Films. TheHut. (revised Jul 2024)

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