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The Sunshine Boys (I) (1975) 7.0
A vaudeville duo agree to reunite for a TV special, but it turns out that they can't stand each other. Director:Herbert Ross |
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Cast
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| Richard Benjamin | ... |
Ben Clark
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Nurse in Sketch (Miss McIntosh)
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Mrs. Doris Green, Al's Daughter
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Rosetta LeNoire | ... |
Odessa, Willy's nurse
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Mr. Walsh, Commerical Director
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James Cranna | ... |
Mr. Schaeffer, TV Director
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T.V. Floor Manager
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Helen Clark
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Fritz Feld | ... |
Mr. Gilbert, Man at Audition
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Jack Bernardi | ... |
Man at Audition
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Garn Stephens | ... |
Eddie, the Stage Manager
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Desk Clerk
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Storyline
Lewis and Clark were famous comedians during the vaudeville era; off-stage, though, they couldn't stand each other and haven't spoken in over 20 years. Ben, Willy Clark's nephew, is the producer of a variety show that wants to feature a reunion of the classic duo. How will Ben convince the crotchety old comedians to put aside their differences before the big show? Written by Mike Konczewski
Plot Keywords:
vaudeville | reunion | uncle | times square manhattan new york city | rummy |Taglines:
For the price of a movie, you'll feel like a million!Genres:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
30 January 1976 (Denmark) See more »Also Known As:
Neil Simon's The Sunshine Boys See more »Filming Locations:
Ansonia Hotel - 74th & Broadway, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA See more »Company Credits
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Willy Clark: It's my fault you get excited?
Ben Clark: Yes! I only get chest pains on Wednesdays!
Willy Clark: So come Tuesdays.
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(uncredited)
Music by Nacio Herb Brown
Lyrics by Arthur Freed
Arranged by Conrad Salinger
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Did You Know?
Trivia
Neil Simon's "The Sunshine Boys" is the most often filmed feature of Simon's work having being filmed seven times, once for the cinema (this movie), with six remakes, with these all for television. The remakes are The Sunshine Boys, The Sunshine Boys, Sonny Boys, Sonny Boys, Sonny Boys, and Sonny Boys. See more »Quotes
Ben Clark: I'm getting chest pains. You give me chest pains!Willy Clark: It's my fault you get excited?
Ben Clark: Yes! I only get chest pains on Wednesdays!
Willy Clark: So come Tuesdays.
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Connections
Referenced in Mystery Science Theater 3000: Attack of the the Eye Creatures (1992) See more »Soundtracks
"Make 'Em Laugh"(uncredited)
Music by Nacio Herb Brown
Lyrics by Arthur Freed
Arranged by Conrad Salinger
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I remember originally seeing this film at Radio City Music Hall when it came out. I didn't really understand the humor back then, but this movie can make me laugh out loud.
With all due respect to George Burns (RIP), Walter Matthau really deserved the Oscar for this film. His performance is amazing--given the fact that he was 20 years younger than his character, Willie Clark. His mannerisms are first-rate. ("You know what kind of songs he wrote? Sh*t!" and when speaking to the Spanish-speaking guy at the front desk: "No! No! No enchilada!!") Absolutely hilarious!
Kudos to Richard Benjamin, who played straight man to Matthau.
I just wish this was on DVD, because my VHS recording is getting a bit old.
I had no interest in seeing the remake with Woody Allen, because in no way can it match the original.