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Title: Going in Style (1979)
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1 win & 1 nomination.
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Cast
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| George Burns | ... | Joe | |
| Art Carney | ... | Al | |
| Lee Strasberg | ... | Willie | |
| Charles Hallahan | ... | Pete | |
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Pamela Payton-Wright | ... | Kathy |
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Siobhan Keegan | ... | Colleen |
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Brian Neville | ... | Kevin |
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Constantine Hartofolis | ... | Boy in Park |
| Mary Testa | ... | Teller | |
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Jean Shevlin | ... | Mrs. Fein |
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James Manis | ... | Hot Dog Vendor |
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Tito Goya | ... | Gypsy Cab Driver |
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William Pabst | ... | Bank Guard |
| Christopher Wynkoop | ... | Bank Manager | |
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John McComb | ... | Businessman in Bank |
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Plot Synopsis
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Joe, Al, and Willie are three old men who have resigned themselves to dying. One night, Joe hatches a scheme to put a bit of excitement back into their lives: robbing a bank. Written by Murray Chapman <muzzle@cs.uq.oz.au>
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Country:
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EnglishRelease Date:
25 December 1979 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
A Quadrilha do Reumático See more »Filming Locations:
TWA Terminal, JFK International Airport, Jamaica, Queens, New York City, New York, USA See more »Edit
Box Office
Gross USA:
$26,869,286Company Credits
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Al: [Al's starting at something, but, replies to Joe] I'm telling you.
[Al goes back to staring off into space, and grinding his jaw]
Joe: [Joe looks around - a scowl on his face. Willie - still silent - looks retarded] I'm sick of this shit.
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The trio use Groucho Marx disguises in the robbery. George Burns knew Groucho, though they were frequently mad at each other. See more »Goofs
Joe and Al leave Kennedy Airport in full daylight - yet don't arrive in Las Vegas until well after dark, an impossibility for a direct flight heading five hours west during the summer months. See more »Quotes
Joe: [after yelling at the kid to go away, the 3 men sit in silence. Willie's staring into space, Joe sighs] Too much excitement for one day.Al: [Al's starting at something, but, replies to Joe] I'm telling you.
[Al goes back to staring off into space, and grinding his jaw]
Joe: [Joe looks around - a scowl on his face. Willie - still silent - looks retarded] I'm sick of this shit.
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Referenced in Saturday Night Live: Jamie Lee Curtis/James Brown/Ellen Shipley (1980) See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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Martin Brest is best known for his popular successes BEVERLY HILLS COP, MIDNIGHT RUN and SCENT OF A WOMAN, but more recently his career made a bit of a tumble with the disastrous GIGLI (2003), starring Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez and snoozefest (and trying so hard to be 'profound') MEET JOE BLACK (1998), but this little gem is how he got noticed (and might even be his best effort yet).
The story is simple: three kindly old men (George Burns, Art Carney and Lee Strasberg), indistinguishable from the half-forgotten ranks of senior citizens you might pass on any city park bench in warm weather, decide to light up their lives by sticking up a Manhattan bank in broad daylight.
Don't be put off by the idea of 'three old guys robbing a bank.' This film is a delight in a very New York and very low-key fashion with hardly any grand scenes or set-ups, but with great writing, sharp dialog and the three leads giving their very best. Although the film was marketed as a comedy, it's above all a heartfelt drama and a truly moving portrayal of old age.
One of the highlights: when the three seniors are on a little trip to Manhattan and Art Carney starts dancing to the rhythms some Caribbean Street musicians. It's such a marvel to see 80-year old George Burns clapping and smiling and genuinely having fun at this improvised street scene. It's a shame this film is practically forgotten. A heartfelt, funny, and ultimately a very moving picture. Don't miss this one.
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