Tuesdays with Morrie (1999) (TV)

Director:

Mick Jackson

Writers (WGA):

Thomas Rickman (teleplay)
Mitch Albom (based on the book by)

Release Date:

5 December 1999 (USA)

Genre:

Drama

Plot:

Mitch became caught up with his career as a sport commentator and journalist. He ignored his girlfriend...

Plot Keywords:

Lou Gehrigs Disease | Based On Novel | Based On True Story

Awards:

Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 10 wins & 7 nominations

Cast

Jack Lemmon	...	Morrie Schwartz
Hank Azaria	...	Mitch Albom
Wendy Moniz	...	Janine
Caroline Aaron	...	Connie
Bonnie Bartlett	...	Charlotte
John Carroll Lynch	...	Walter
Cloud Michaels	...	Morrie's Mother
Terri Hanauer	...	Eva / Stepmom
Kyle Sullivan	...	Young Morrie
Charles Homet	...	Rob
Mark Eric Charbonneau	...	Jon (as Mark Helm)
Carlton Wilborn	...	Eddie (as Carlton Wilton)
Ivo Cutzarida	...	Sergio
Dan Thiel	...	Shawn Daley
Kimble Jemison	...	Baseball Player

Also Known As:

Oprah Winfrey Presents: Tuesdays with Morrie (USA) (complete title)

Runtime:

89 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

UK:PG | Singapore:PG

Filming Locations:

Ambassador Hotel - 3400 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Carlton America

Trivia:

Last credited film role of 'Jack Lemmon'.

Quotes:

Sergio: [News reporters are asking him questions] How do you guys sleep at night?
Mitch Albom: Most of them sleep with their wives.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Will & Grace: There But for the Grace of Grace (#2.21)" (2000)

Soundtrack:

Something's Always Wrong

A wonderful lesson in life.

I admit I was cynical in finding and watching this movie. Beforehand, I felt Oprah's influence would veer the film in a certain direction and it would represent the worst aspects of the TV movie: being treacly, and unrealistic. But Jack Lemmon's presence ensured my interest. (This, after all, was the illustrious actor's last performance.) I was rewarded by a clear-eyed, stirring, and often moving depiction of one man's dignity and the gift of living he bestows on a younger man. Both Lemmon and Azaria lock on to their parts with conviction, and I felt a real loving friendship existed between the men. I learned from this movie: lessons about communication and ideaology. It is a rare gem, honestly portrayed, and further proof (as if we needed any!) of Jack Lemmon's unique and breathtaking talent.