Director: Leo McCarey
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English
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Nominated for 1 Oscar. 1 win & 1 nomination total
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Helen HayesLucille Jefferson -
Van HeflinStedman
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Dean JaggerDan Jefferson
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Robert WalkerJohn Jefferson
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Minor WatsonDr. Carver
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Frank McHughFather O'Dowd
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Richard JaeckelChuck Jefferson
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James YoungBen Jefferson
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Douglas EvansGovernment Employee (uncredited)
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Nancy HaleNurse (uncredited)
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Todd KarnsBedford (uncredited)
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Leo McCareyJohn Jefferson (voice) (uncredited)
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Lee MillerPoliceman at Shooting Scene (uncredited)
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Jimmie DundeeTaxi Driver (uncredited)
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Sam HarrisProfessor at Graduation Ceremony (uncredited)
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| Domestic Box Office (USA): | 1 000 000 $ |
| Country: | USA |
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| Length: | 2 h 2 min |
Description:
This Cold War drama follows a woman who becomes suspicious that her son is working as a Communist spy.
| Alternative title: | My Son John |
| Release year: | 1952 |
| Language: | English |
| Awards: | 🏆 Nominated for 1 Oscar. 1 win & 1 nomination total |
| Director: | Leo McCarey |
| Type: | Movie |
| Sub-genres: | anti-communism |
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