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Father Hood (1993)

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Runtime: 1 hr 35 mins

Genre: Action/Adventure

Synopsis: On his way to a robbery, Jack Charles liberates his teenaged daughter and young son trapped in an abusive foster home. Crusading reporter Kathleen Mercer becomes their ally and battles the corrupt... On his way to a robbery, Jack Charles liberates his teenaged daughter and young son trapped in an abusive foster home. Crusading reporter Kathleen Mercer becomes their ally and battles the corrupt foster care system. As dad races across the country evading the law, the Charleses learn to be the family they never were. [More]

Starring: Patrick Swayze, Halle Berry, Michael Ironside, Diane Ladd

Starring: Patrick Swayze, Halle Berry, Michael Ironside, Diane Ladd

Director: Darrell James Roodt

Director: Darrell James Roodt

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Apr 6, 2004

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  • Screen sensation Patrick Swayze (POINT BREAK, DIRTY DANCING) stars as Jack Charles, a lovable small-time crook with big-time dreams! Jack's latest scheme of hitting it big is interrupted when two strangers -- his kids -- suddenly appear on his doorstep to reclaim him as their dad. Before long, Jack and the kids are racing toward the biggest heist of his career -- pursued by the cops and the FBI on a hair-raising, action-packed cross-country chase! This nonstop hit delivers an arresting combination of action and comedy sure to entertain everyone!
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