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Director:
Ernest Thompson
Writers (WGA):
Ernest Thompson (play)
Ernest Thompson (written for television by)
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Release Date:
23 November 1995 (USA) more
Genre:
Drama more
Tagline:
A story that invites you to rediscover the joy of living, the power of friendship and the wisdom of age.
Plot:
Margaret keeps her neighbours at a distance and avoids contact except with Cara. She enjoys her company... more | add synopsis
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Cast

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Shirley MacLaine ... Margaret Mary Elderdice

Liza Minnelli ... Cara Varnum

Jennifer Grey ... Robin Ouiseau
August Schellenberg ... Serge
Richard Gilliland

Hal Williams ... Jonno
Ernest Thompson
Camille Saviola
Estelle Harris
Tsai Chin

Lorna Scott

Mary Pat Gleason

Kathy Bates ... Mr. Goo

Robert Pastorelli ... Sookie Cerullo

George Alvarez ... Construction Worker
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Additional Details

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Runtime:
90 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Stereo
Filming Locations:
Los Angeles, California, USA more
Company:
Allied Communications more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
The original Broadway production of "The West Side Waltz" opened at the Ethel Barrymore Theater in New York on November 19, 1981, ran for 126 performances and received a Best Actress Tony Award nomination for Katharine Hepburn. The stage play was written by Ernest Thompson who also adapted his work for the filmed production. more
Quotes:
Mr. Goo: You an actor, or just crazy?
Robin Ouiseau: Both, but don't tell anybody about the actor part. It's a secret.
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Liza Shines, 30 May 2004
10/10
Author: Nick Nortelli (nicknortelli@yahoo.com) from San Francisco, California, USA

This wonderful and well-written story is highlighted by fine acting and excellent use of the setting, New York City's West Side.

Liza's performance was absolutely brilliant and one is immediately reminded that she is, after all, an academy award winning actress of immense talent. Kathy Bates is also utterly convincing as a homeless woman. Shirley McLaine was an excellent choice for her role. I imagine it must have been difficult to portray a woman whose physical disability gradually worsens during the course of the movie.

When I noticed this movie while flipping through channels, I hadn't planned on doing more than scanning the first few minutes. It pulled me in and I invested 2 hours watching it. Time well spent!

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