The Sunshine Boys (TV 1996)

Two aging comedians who acrimoniously dissolved their act eight years earlier must overcome their differences when they have the chance for a lucrative movie comeback.

Director:

John Erman

Writers:

Neil Simon (play), Neil Simon (teleplay)

Stars:

Woody Allen, Peter Falk, Michael McKean

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Woody Allen	...	Al Lewis
Peter Falk	...	Willie Clark
Michael McKean	...	Scott Grogan
Liev Schreiber	...	Ricky Gregg
Edie Falco
Sarah Jessica Parker	...	Nancy Clark
Tyler Noyes	...	Peter
Olga Merediz	...	Sue
Andy Taylor	...	Michael Davison
Jose Soto	...	Hispanic Boy 1
Kirk Acevedo
William Hill	...	Hal Jenks
Herbert Rubens	...	Murray
Merwin Goldsmith	...	Harry
David Lipman	...	Jerry

Storyline

Neil Simon wrote this updated version of his 1972 Broadway play about a film agent's efforts to recombine the once famous comedy pair Lewis and Clark, played by Woody Allen and Peter Falk.

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Plot Keywords:

remake | comedian | tv director | reference to gettysburg address | new york city | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Certificate:

PG-13

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

28 December 1997 (USA)

Also Known As:

Neil Simon's The Sunshine Boys

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Hallmark Entertainment, Metropolitan Productions, RHI Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

120 min 120 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The original Broadway production of "The Sunshine Boys" by Neil Simon opened at the Broadhurst Theater in New York on December 20, 1972, ran for 538 performances and was nominated for the 1973 Tony Award (New York City) for the Best Play.

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Quotes

Al Lewis: [Talking about his daughter] Tell her that I'm never leaving New Jersey again. Tell her I'm sorry they built the-the bridge and the tunnel.

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Connections

References This Is Your Life (1952)

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Soundtracks

"Old Friends"
Written by Stephen Sondheim
Performed by Liza Minnelli

User Reviews

Got to love the woodster.

A delightful view into the lives of legends lost. It has heart and soul. Besides the lines being hilarious, it is funny just to look at Allen and Falk together.

If you enjoy woody's acting and simon's writing then definitely check this one out.