
Any Mother's Son
1997-08-11 · 90 min · ★ 5.8
A Mother is devastated when her sailor son is murdered by two of his crewmates in a homophobic attack.
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- Directors
- David Burton Morris
- Production companies
- Grossbart Barnett Productions, Lifetime, ABC
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Bonnie BedeliaDorothy Hajdys
Shawn AshmoreBilly
Barry FlatmanCommander Stevens
Scott GibsonTerry Helvey
Sada ThompsonGertie
Paul PopowichAllen
Fiona ReidDoris
Mimi KuzykPeggy Evans
Hedy BurressKathy
Peter KeleghanCaptain John Curtis
Phillip JarrettRick Rodgers
Cameron MathisonRich Eastman
Jane MoffatTerry Helvey's Mother
Nigel BennettAllan Schindler Sr.
Judah KatzLt. Steine
Michael RhoadesOfficer Anderson
Scott WickwareLt. SpainTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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