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Louise Vincent (tv movie "Thomas Guerin, Retraite") and
Patrick Jamain (tv movie "Thomas Guerin, Retraite") ...
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Release Date:
1 March 1998 (USA) more
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Cast

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Jack Lemmon ... Thomas Gerrin

Sarah Paulson ... Leanne Bossert
Kristin Griffith ... Bonnie Gerrin
Garwin Sanford ... Ken Gerrin
Rosemary Dunsmore ... Mrs. Bossert
Peter Dvorsky ... Craig Bossert
Tom Butler ... Pete Gerrin
James Purcell
Betty Garrett ... Veronica

Eric Keenleyside ... Sheriff Billings
Peter Bryant ... Trooper
Ewan 'Sudsy' Clark ... Harvey (as Sudsy Clark)

William deVry ... Adam (as William Devry)
Dolores Drake ... Female Desk Clerk

Lesley Ewen ... Trucker (as Leslie Ewen)
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96 min
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Bridging Generational Gaps, 17 June 2008
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Author: dsp21953 from United States

This movie is pure bliss to watch, Jack Lemmon makes it so. Such a shame we shall never see more of his films. I'm used to seeing Mr. Lemmon play old cranks, politicians, businessmen, etc but in this role he stands out as Tom Gerrin, a 75 year old retired carpenter. Mr. Lemmon not only looks like the retired carpenter you almost forget he is an actor.

The best part of this movie is it demonstrates how friendship knows no age limits. In fact friendship between two people from completely different generations can easily bridge the gap. I would know as one of my closest friends is an 82 year old former professor of mine. When I watch this movie I think of our times we meet and swap stories from out past.

What also contributes to the friendship and the bridging of the generational gaps is also the message of "the golden years should not mean a death sentence." This movie is about living one day at a time and enjoying life no matter what age you are.

In closing Jack Lemmon made this movie. Cheers to him and God rest his soul. Pick up this movie on DVD on amazon.com. It will make you glad for the friendships you will make with all sorts of people and give you and outlook for enjoying life.

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