Memories of Me

1988 Rated PG-13 · ⭐ 5.4 · Votes: 14

“Abbie Polin never told anyone the terrible secret about his father... he's alive and well and living in Hollywood.”

After a heart attack Abbie Polin (Crystal) a New York doctor goes to Los Angeles to see his father Abe (King) who works in Hollywood as the "king of the extras." Their relationship has been strained for several years. This was the first movie directed by Henry Winkler and much of it was filmed inside the MGM Studios in Culver City California only a few miles from Hollywood. Lisa the romantic interest in Abbie's life also comes for a visit and bonds with Abe who gets along famously with everyone but his son. Abe begins having memory loss and eventually is diagnosed with a brain aneurysm. He and his son grow closer in time and before it's too late Abbie tries to get Abe a speaking role in a film.