| Scattering Dad | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Joan Tewkesbury Barbara Bosson |
| Directed by | Joan Tewkesbury |
| Starring | Olympia Dukakis Andy Griffith |
| Music by | Michel Colombier |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Barbara Bosson Karen Danaher-Dorr David R. Ginsburg |
| Producer | Anthony Santa Croce |
| Cinematography | Dennis C. Lewiston |
| Editor | Robert P. Seppey |
| Running time | 97 minutes |
| Production companies | Barbara Bosson Productions Citadel Entertainment |
| Original release | |
| Network | CBS |
| Release | January 4, 1998 (1998-01-04) |
Scattering Dad is a 1998 American made-for-television drama film directed by Joan Tewkesbury and starring Olympia Dukakis and Andy Griffith. It aired on CBS on January 4, 1998.1
Premise
An agoraphobic woman who hasn't left her home in 20 years receives a visit from the spirit of her deceased husband who reminds her of a promise she made to scatter his ashes at his favorite vacation spot. With her daughters unavailable, she sets off to fulfill the promise herself.
Cast
- Olympia Dukakis as Dotty
- Lucinda Jenney as Molly
- Michelle Burke as Taylor
- August Schellenberg as Fierce Crow
- Andy Griffith as Hiram
- Jo Harvey Allen as Reva
- Elaine Miles as Elaine
References
References
- TV Guide. January 3-9, 1998. pg. 87