The Perfect Mother (1997)

February. 18,1997

6.1

| Drama TV Movie

Since self-made immigrant Nico Podaras's death, widow Elenie runs his lucrative garage, with an illegal side business, generously using the profits to keep control of their three sons' lives. Simpleton Dan is happy to sire the crucial heir without hesitation to keep unruly, immature wife Charlene in line, but goes to far, so she absconds pregnant. Firstborn John gave up his dream, fishery, to work in the garage. When he marries Kathryn, she starts questioning and resisting Elenie's matriarchal manipulation, but bares her a grandson. The conflict escalates, leaving John torn between loyalties.

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Cast

Tyne Daly as Elanie Podaras

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Ione Skye as Kathryn M. Podaras

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Louis Ferreira as John Podaras

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Reviews

Linkshoch

1997/02/18

Wonderful Movie

Stometer

1997/02/19

Save your money for something good and enjoyable

Humaira Grant

1997/02/20

It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.

Curt

1997/02/21

Watching it is like watching the spectacle of a class clown at their best: you laugh at their jokes, instigate their defiance, and "ooooh" when they get in trouble.