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The Top Ten Fathers On Film
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The Top Ten Fathers On Film | 9. Darth Vader, the Star Wars saga
9. Darth Vader, the Star Wars saga

"Together we can rule the galaxy, as father and son" - way to go with the expectations, Dad. Sure, he's going on about the 'together' stuff, like it'll be a real bonding exercise to overthrow the Emperor, but this is just a classic example of father using the son to achieve what he never could. And what kind of father lops off their son's hand? Therapy of galactic proportions required; put the lightsaber down, get out in the back yard and kick a ball around with your kids - and no using the Force!

Fatherly advice: "Give yourself to the Dark Side. It is the only way you can save your friends."

See also: Glen Whitehouse in Affliction, Wade Gustafson in Fargo, maybe Odin in Thor, definitely Dr Evil in the Austin Powers series.

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The lack of Atticus Finch makes this list seriously flawed, but still Robert Thorn makes the grade? Atticus is clearly the greatest ficticious father of all time. Standards are slipping, Empire More

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