Hobson's Choice (1983)

Synopsis: Set in Lancashire at the turn of the century, "Hobson's Choice" recounts a widower's attempt to control the lives of his three daughters. A cobbler by trade, Hobson employs them in his shop at low wages. But his shrewd eldest daughter, whom... Set in Lancashire at the turn of the century, "Hobson's Choice" recounts a widower's attempt to control the lives of his three daughters. A cobbler by trade, Hobson employs them in his shop at low wages. But his shrewd eldest daughter, whom he considers over the hill, marries his illiterate assistant against his wishes. Then, she and her new husband go into business successfully in competition with him. The father-daughter rivalry continues until Hobson's heavy drinking finally takes its toll on him, and the stubborn man is forced to go to his scorned son-in-law for help. [More]

Starring: Jack Warden, Sharon Gless, Richard Thomas, Lillian Gish

Starring: Jack Warden, Sharon Gless, Richard Thomas, Lillian Gish

Director: Gilbert Cates

Director: Gilbert Cates

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