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21 June 1985 (USA) moreTagline:
It is everything you've dreamed of. It is nothing you expect.Plot:
When a group of trespassing seniors swim in a pool containing alien cocoons, they find themselves energized with youthful vigour. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Won 2 Oscars. Another 2 wins & 11 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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Interesting and thought-provoking moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Don Ameche | ... | Art Selwyn | |
| Wilford Brimley | ... | Ben Luckett | |
| Hume Cronyn | ... | Joe Finley | |
| Brian Dennehy | ... | Walter | |
| Jack Gilford | ... | Bernie Lefkowitz | |
| Steve Guttenberg | ... | Jack Bonner | |
| Maureen Stapleton | ... | Mary Luckett | |
| Jessica Tandy | ... | Alma Finley | |
| Gwen Verdon | ... | Bess McCarthy | |
| Herta Ware | ... | Rosie Lefkowitz | |
| Tahnee Welch | ... | Kitty | |
| Barret Oliver | ... | David | |
| Linda Harrison | ... | Susan | |
| Tyrone Power Jr. | ... | Pillsbury | |
| Clint Howard | ... | John Dexter |
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Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
117 minCountry:
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1.85 : 1 moreCertification:
Canada:A (Nova Scotia) | Netherlands:AL | Iceland:L | Peru:PT | New Zealand:PG | Argentina:Atp | Australia:PG | Chile:TE | Finland:S | France:U | Norway:12 (1985) | Sweden:11 | UK:PG (cut) | USA:PG-13 | West Germany:6 | Singapore:PGFun Stuff
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According to Ron Howard, several members of the cast liked to get into hypothetical discussions about the chance their characters were offered in the film. Maureen Stapleton was dead against it, while Don Ameche said he'd be the first in line. moreGoofs:
Revealing mistakes: Obvious stunt double when Arthur Selwyn is break dancing. moreQuotes:
Ben Luckett: [about Bess] Gonna do anything about that one?Art Selwyn: 'Already have.
Ben Luckett: Put it to her?
Art Selwyn: You're disgusting.
Ben Luckett: So then you haven't, huh?
Art Selwyn: What?
Ben Luckett: I said, "so then you haven't."
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A Week-End in Havana moreFAQ
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Made 20 years ago with some former well-known actors, this film has stood the test of time very well and delivers a very interesting and thought-provoking story about the mortality of man.
A group of people in a retirement village discover a neighbouring swimming pool which is out of bounds, but they have fun in it nevertheless. There are some strange objects lying on the bottom of the pool, but even more strange is the fact that after swimming there the old folk feel transformed and the vigor of their youth returns to their bodies. This makes for some light comedy as their hormones begin to take over.
These old people have a very serious decision to make and it is not an easy one. This is probably the best part of the film. Should they accept or decline the invitation? Having made the decision there is no turning back! We ask ourselves...what would we do placed in their circumstances? We feel very much involved. Thinking it over, isn't this proposal very much like what the Christian churches are promising us?
The final memorial church service by the sea is such a fitting ending and the little grandson David gives such a knowing smile as he raises his eyes to the sky.