"For Pete's Sake" is the heartfelt and inspiring story of a man (Robert Sampson) struggling to come to terms with his wife's (Pippa Scott) untimely death, while raising their young son (Johnny Jenson). Sam Groom portrays the family's pastor and Terri Garr debuts as a wayward young woman in this entertaining and thought-provoking comedy-drama.
Acting
Teri Garr's debut as a 'wayward woman' — she's trying her best.
Production
Billy Graham's World Wide Pictures: propaganda with production value.
Director
James F. Collier
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
World Wide Pictures was Billy Graham's studio, designed to sneak salvation into mainstream entertainment. This was their 'secular' crossover attempt.
Teri Garr's first credited role — she'd later become a comedy legend in Young Frankenstein and Close Encounters. Here? She's a cautionary tale with eyeliner.
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