Lost in Yonkers (1993)

Director:

Martha Coolidge

Writers (WGA):

Neil Simon (play)
Neil Simon (screenplay)

Release Date:

14 May 1993 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama

Plot:

In the summer of 1942 two young boys are sent to stay with their stern grandmother Kurnitz and their childlike aunt Bella in Yonkers, New York. |

Plot Keywords:

Yonkers New York | Grandmother | Aunt | Dysfunctional Family | Pulitzer Prize Source

Cast

Richard Dreyfuss	...	Louie Kurnitz
Mercedes Ruehl	...	Bella Kurnitz
Irene Worth	...	Grandma Kurnitz
Brad Stoll	...	Jay
Mike Damus	...	Arty
David Strathairn	...	Johnny
Robert Miranda	...	Hollywood Harry (as Robert Guy Miranda)
Jack Laufer	...	Eddie
Susan Merson	...	Gert
Illya Haase	...	Harry's Crony
Calvin Stillwell	...	Gas Station Attendant
Dick Hagerman	...	Truck Driver
Jesse Vincent	...	Danny
Howard Newstate	...	Kid in Store
Peter Gannon	...	Cop

Also Known As:

Neil Simon's Lost in Yonkers

MPAA:

Rated PG for thematic elements and mild language.

Runtime:

114 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

Norway:10 | Netherlands:MG6 | USA:PG (certificate #32189) | Australia:PG | Iceland:L | Canada:PG (Ontario) | Argentina:Atp | Chile:TE | Germany:6 | Peru:PT | Singapore:PG | Spain:T | Sweden:11 | UK:PG

Filming Locations:

Augusta, Kentucky, USA

Company:

Columbia Pictures Corporation

Trivia:

Irene Worth won the 1991 Tony Award (New York City) for Supporting or Features Actress in a Drama for "Lost in Yonkers" and recreated her role in the movie.

Goofs:

Anachronisms: The movie is supposedly set in 1942 but some of the cars seen in the movie are post World War II models. For example, when Bella is hanging up laundry out in the yard.

Quotes:

Aunt Bella: Do ya, do you know what color my eyes are, Johnny?
Johnny: No, what?
Aunt Bella: You're lookin' right at 'em.
Johnny: Oh, uh. I'm a little color blind.
Aunt Bella: You have beautiful eyes.
Johnny: Naw. Men don't have beautiful eyes.
Aunt Bella: Oh, yes, they do. Don't tell me. Wanta kiss me?
Johnny: Yeah. Yeah I do, I really would.
Aunt Bella: Then, kiss me.
Johnny: I will.
[...]

Movie Connections:

Features Now, Voyager (1942)

Soundtrack:

Now Voyager

Bad "Mom " - Good Movie

"Lost In Yonkers" was a nice blend of comedy and drama. Until watching it for the second time, I didn't even recognize Richard Dreyfuss to be the 'Uncle Louie' character, but I did know him by his voice. He played QUITE a character: An extremely stylish, offbeat criminal with a sense of humor.

The main character, 'Bella', was 'slow', according to her domineering mother. She was a delightful young woman who was loved by her nephews, siblings, and all those who knew her. Bella was ready to have a life on her own--the problem being--her Mom.

I really enjoyed this nostalgic, WWII era, movie. I recommend it to audiences of all ages.