Max Dugan Returns

1983 • 98 minutes

About this movie

Nora, a single mother, lives in a small house with her son, Michael.  They don't have much money, but at least they have each other.  Then, out of the blue, comes Nora's father, Max Dugan, who left her and Nora's mother when Nora was nine years old.  He brings a suitcase with dollar bills and showers her and Michael with gifts, trying to make up for lost time, and knowing that he has a fatal heart ailment.  After finding out that the money came from Max's shady career in Las Vegas, the policeman Nora is dating becomes very interested in meeting him...