The Sunshine Boys (1975)
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In this 1975 adaptation of Neil Simon's stage play, director Herbert Ross presents the story of two old-time Vaudvillians played by Walter Matthau and George Burns in his first starring role since 1939's Honolulu. After decades apart, the cantankerous duo is persuaded to reunite for a television special despite the fact that they hate each other. Richard Benjamin co-stars as Matthau's nephew, who has the responsibility of making sure the comedians go through with the show and don't kill each other in the process. Nominated for four Academy Awards, Burns took home the statue for Best Supporting Actor. ~ Matthew Tobey, Rovi
- Starring:
- Walter Matthau, George Burns, (more)
- Director(s):
- Herbert Ross
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of The Sunshine Boys
In this 1975 adaptation of Neil Simon's stage play, director Herbert Ross presents the story of two old-time Vaudvillians played by Walter Matthau and George Burns in his first starring role since 1939's Honolulu. After decades apart, the cantankerous duo is persuaded to reunite for a television special despite the fact that they hate each other. Richard Benjamin co-stars as Matthau's nephew, who has the responsibility of making sure the comedians go through with the show and don't kill each other in the process. Nominated for four Academy Awards, Burns took home the statue for Best Supporting Actor. ~ Matthew Tobey, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 111 mins
Complete Cast of The Sunshine Boys
- Walter Matthau - Willy Clark
- Richard Benjamin - Ben Clark
- Carol Arthur - Lewis' Daughter Doris
- Jennifer Lee - Ben's Wife Helen
- Milt [Lewis] Kogan - Doctor
- Rashel Novikoff - Woman in Hotel
- Garn Stephens - Stage Manager
- Archie Hahn III - Assistant at Audition
- Tom Spratley - Card Player
- Fritz Feld - Man at Audition
- Jack Bernardi - Men at Audition
- F. Murray Abraham - Mechanic
- Ron Rifkin - TV Floor Manager
- Dan Resin - Mr. Ferranti
- Phyllis Diller - Herself
- George Burns - Al Lewis
- Lee Meredith - Nurse in Sketch
- Rosetta Le Noire - Nurse
- Howard Hesseman - Commercial Director
- Walter Stocker - TV Executive
- Santos Morales - Desk Clerk
- Sid Gould - Patient
- Bob Goldstein - Waiter
- Whoopi Goldberg - Nurse
- Sammy Smith - Man on Street
- Bill Reddick - Announcer
- Eddie Villery - Delivery Boy
- Steve Allen - Himself
- James Cranna - TV Director
- Director(s):
- Herbert Ross
- Writer(s):
- Neil Simon
- Producer(s):
- Raymond Stark
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG(Adult Language, Adult Situations, Questionable for Children)
- Categories:
- Comedy
- 1975 - Golden Globe - Best Picture - Musical or Comedy
- 1975 - Hollywood Foreign Press Association - Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
- 1975 - Hollywood Foreign Press Association - Best Picture - Musical or Comedy
- 1975 - Hollywood Foreign Press Association - Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
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