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Family drama

Billy Galvin (1986): Cast

Billy Galvin (1986) movie poster

Billy Galvin is a 1986 family drama directed by John Gray, starring Paul Guilfoyle, Karl Malden and Barton Heyman. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes.

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Billy Galvin (1986) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 39m (99 min)
Director
John Gray
Genres
Family , Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Billy Galvin About?

The premise of Billy Galvin without spoilers.

A steelworker father and his son share an uncanny resemblance yet find themselves at opposite ends of their aspirations. The father hopes his son can achieve a brighter future beyond the mills, while the son is determined to follow his father's trade and become a steelworker himself, sparking a deep familial conflict.

Billy Galvin Themes & Keywords

· 7 tags
  • father son relationship
  • steelworker
  • father
  • name in title
  • irish american
  • independent film
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

Billy Galvin Cast

Paul Guilfoyle leads the cast, with Karl Malden and Barton Heyman. Directed by John Gray; 8 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from John Gray

More films directed by John Gray, best-rated first: White Irish Drinkers, The Glimmer Man, The Makeover and Hide.

Full filmography
Cars

Cars in Billy Galvin

11 cars on screen, including the 1965 Chrysler New Yorker and the 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Regency.

All 11 cars
  • 1965 Chrysler New Yorker in Billy Galvin 1965 Chrysler New Yorker Important role
  • 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Regency in Billy Galvin 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Regency Minor role
  • AM General FJ-9 in Billy Galvin AM General FJ-9 Background role
  • 1982 Buick Skyhawk in Billy Galvin 1982 Buick Skyhawk Background role

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FAQ

Billy Galvin FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Billy Galvin, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Billy Galvin?

Billy Galvin runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

When was Billy Galvin released?

Billy Galvin was released on November 1, 1986.

Who directed Billy Galvin?

Billy Galvin was directed by John Gray.

More films by John Gray

Who is in the cast of Billy Galvin?

Billy Galvin stars Paul Guilfoyle, Karl Malden and Barton Heyman, among 8 credited actors.

Does Billy Galvin have a post-credit scene?

No. Billy Galvin has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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