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Overview

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Director:

Jeff Kanew

Writers:

Jim Cruickshank (writer)
James Orr (writer)

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Release Date:

3 October 1986 (USA) more

Genre:

Comedy more

Tagline:

They're Out To Teach A New World Some Old Tricks. more

Plot:

Two elderly gangsters are released from prison only to find they have trouble fitting in as old men who still take no guff from anyone. full summary | add synopsis

Awards:

Nominated for Golden Globe. more

User Comments:

Great fun from two legends! more (16 total)


Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Burt Lancaster ... Harry Doyle

Kirk Douglas ... Archie Long
Charles Durning ... Deke Yablonski

Alexis Smith ... Belle

Dana Carvey ... Richie Evans

Darlanne Fluegel ... Skye

Eli Wallach ... Leon B. Little
Monty Ash ... Vince

Billy Barty ... Philly
Simmy Bow ... Schultz
Darlene Conley ... Gladys Ripps
Nathan Davis ... Jimmy Ellis
Matthew Faison ... Man in Gay Bar
Corkey Ford ... Gang Leader
Rick Garcia ... Federale Captain
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Additional Details

Runtime:

104 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.20 : 1 more

Sound Mix:

70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints) | Dolby (35 mm prints)

Certification:

Norway:12 | Iceland:L | West Germany:12 (f) | Australia:PG | Finland:K-14 | Sweden:15 | UK:12 (video re-rating) (2003) | UK:15 (original rating) | UK:15 (video rating) (1987) | USA:PG | Canada:14A


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Red Hot Chili Peppers played themselves in the movie. They were big on the local scene but wouldn't crack the big time until the album "Blood Sugar Sex Magik" in 1991 more

Goofs:

Continuity: Constantly changing sun and shadows throughout the train chase scene. Especially noticeable then they decouple the train cars (sun high and from the side), and Archie taunts Yablonski (sun lower and directly from behind). more

Quotes:

Derek: Our colors are cherry, peach, lime, olive, and avocado.
Archie Long: I don't want to eat the suit, I just want to wear it.
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Movie Connections:

References Gunfight at the O.K. Corral (1957) more

Soundtrack:

Don't Get Around Much Anymore more


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9 out of 10 people found the following comment useful.
Great fun from two legends!, 13 September 2004
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Author: Hesought (Hesought@hotmail.com) from New York City

Kirk Douglas. Burt Lancaster. 'Nuff said! As two train robbers, released from prison after a 30 year stretch, this dynamic duo try to adjust to life in the '80's and all the changes that have taken place. Douglas looks great for a man in his 60's and eventually attracts the eye of a young aerobics instructor. Their scenes together are both funny and sincere, as the differences between them eventually dictate the direction of their relationship. Kirk is also forced to work in menial jobs that involve him dealing with rude customers and a boss who doesn't like ex-cons. These scenes provide the film's best humor. Lancaster's role however is far less interested, as he is relegated to an old-folks home, wherein he becomes somewhat of a revolutionary. Realizing that they just don't fit in with society anymore, the two return to train robbing and the film moves downhill from this point. Eli Wallach contributes some funny scenes as a near-sighted hit-man who has waited 30 years to fulfill a contract to kill the duo. Despite the thin script, this is a very enjoyable film that may best be viewed with a senior citizen family member who can both identify with the characters and who remembers Lancaster and Douglas when they were A-List actors. I recommend it.

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