Inspired by Ernest Hemingway's short story, with Kristy McNichol as a teenager trying to help her father (Warren Oates) make a comeback. Marie: Eileen Brennan. Roy: Mark Arnold. Phil: Joseph Maher. George: Michael Jeter. Shimmy: Joseph Leon. Matt: Jess Osuna. Veterinarian: Peter Maloney. Andy: Kenneth Kimmins. Filmed on location at Saratoga Springs. Directed by John Erman.