My Son John (1952)

Name: My Son John
Genre: Drama
Released: 1952
Duration: 122 min
Rating: 5.3
Cast: Helen Hayes, Van Heflin, Dean Jagger, Robert Walker, Minor Watson

2h 2m United States of America

Drama

Plot

Set against the backdrop of the Cold War, a mother grapples with a chilling suspicion: her son, John, may be involved in espionage for the Communist cause. Torn between her love for him and her growing fear of his beliefs, she embarks on a harrowing journey to uncover the truth. As tensions rise and loyalties are tested, she must confront not only her son's choices but also the broader implications of a society gripped by paranoia and distrust. The emotional stakes soar as the lines between family and ideology blur.

Cast

Helen Hayes Van Heflin Dean Jagger Robert Walker Minor Watson Frank McHugh Richard Jaeckel James Young Jimmie Dundee Douglas Evans Nancy Hale Sam Harris Todd Karns Leo McCarey Lee Miller