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7.3/10   64 votes
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Release Date:
9 October 1982 (USA) more
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A grandfather and grandson forge a one-of-a-kind bond with laughter, love, and a little golf.
Plot:
Nolie has just turned 21 but is retarded and acts more like 8. While claiming that she only wants to help him... more | add synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for 2 Golden Globes. Another 1 win & 1 nomination more
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What A Magnificent Journey! What A Powerful Message! more (5 total)

Cast

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George Burns ... Ross 'Boppy' Minor
Robby Benson ... Noel 'Nolie' Minor
Barbara Barrie ... Dottie Minor

Cliff Robertson ... Frank Minor

Frances Lee McCain ... Nurse Mary
Geri Jewell ... Irene

Ronny Cox ... Ted Hahn

Peggy McCay ... Nurse Harris
Justin Lord ... Phelps
Ellen Blake ... Berta
Aarika Wells ... Angel

Dirk Blocker ... Barry
Karla DeVito ... Barbara

Art LaFleur ... Cook
Michelle Buffone ... Nadine
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Additional Details

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GE Theater: Two of a Kind (USA) (series title)
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Runtime:
USA:102 min
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Color (Metrocolor)
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1.33 : 1 more
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We'll Win This World more

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What A Magnificent Journey! What A Powerful Message!, 19 May 2008
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Author: liberalgems from Baltimore, Maryland

Movie making doesn't get any better than "Two Of A Kind!" This is one of the most deeply moving films I have ever had the the privilege to watch! The chemistry between Robby Benson and George Burns is magnificent! The acting is so phenomenal, I'm going to locate any film Robby Benson has ever made! I miss George Burns, and I have never seen him in a drama before! At first, I almost didn't recognize him! He was that good!

This is a story about two men on the fringes of American society: an elderly man in a nursing home who is suffering from a deep depression and at the same time, being over medicated; and his mildly retarded grandson, who also happens to be very clever and tough! He cuts through all the B.S. and gets the job done! He is truly a man!

"Two Of A Kind" will remind anyone who has forgotten, in a concrete way, what the power of love and a strong will can accomplish! Lets hope Hollywood starts making more films like this one! And isn't it about time "Two of A Kind" is released on DVD? I think it's very important more people see this subversive film!

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