Grace Quigley is nearing the end of her life, living alone in her New York apartment. One day she witnesses a murder being committed by top hit-man, Seymour Flint. She decides to blackmail ...
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| Katharine Hepburn | ... | Grace Quigley | |
| Nick Nolte | ... | Seymour Flint | |
| Kit Le Fever | ... | Muriel | |
| Chip Zien | ... | Dr. Herman | |
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William Duell | ... | Mr. Harvey Jenkins |
| Elizabeth Wilson | ... | Emily Watkins | |
| Walter Abel | ... | Homer Morrison | |
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Frances Pole | ... | Sarah Hodgkins |
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Truman Gaige | ... | Sam Pincus |
| Paula Trueman | ... | Dorothy Trugert | |
| Christopher Murney | ... | Max Putnam | |
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Nicholas Kepros | ... | Funeral Director |
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Harris Laskawy | ... | Mr. Argo |
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Carl Low | ... | Old Man |
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Isabella Hoopes | ... | Old Lady |
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Grace Quigley is nearing the end of her life, living alone in her New York apartment. One day she witnesses a murder being committed by top hit-man, Seymour Flint. She decides to blackmail him into killing her, however, she has one or two friends he has to get rid of first. Written by Col Needham <col@imdb.com>
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suicide by hitman | two word title | female protagonist | old age | old woman |Taglines:
They are business partners in a most unusual undertaking...Together, they're going to make a killing. See more »Genres:
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17 May 1985 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
The Ultimate Solution of Grace Quigley See more »Filming Locations:
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Seymour Flint: You mean, you want me to kill somebody because they *took* your shoe?
Grace Quigley: Seymour, it was my best shoe!
Seymour Flint: Ma, you're asking me to commit murder!
Grace Quigley: Son, I may ask you to kill, but I would never ask you to murder! Call it pest control.
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According to Halliwells: "The Grace Quigley version has a contrived happy ending. In the original, Grace walks into the sea and the hitman is drowned trying to save her". See more »Quotes
Grace Quigley: He *took* my shoe!Seymour Flint: You mean, you want me to kill somebody because they *took* your shoe?
Grace Quigley: Seymour, it was my best shoe!
Seymour Flint: Ma, you're asking me to commit murder!
Grace Quigley: Son, I may ask you to kill, but I would never ask you to murder! Call it pest control.
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Alternate Versions
Originally released as "Grace Quigley" in 1984 at 102 minutes; later cut to 87 minutes. The alternate and re-edited version, titled "The Ultimate Solution of Grace Quigley" has been prepared by screenwriter and runs 94 minutes. See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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I have watched Grace Quigley a couple of times (on VHS) and found myself laughing out loud each time. It really is one of the best dark comedies around. I've recommended it to several friends who never heard of the movie and after watching it have come back to thank me. I don't think it ever made it to DVD, which is too bad. I would happily buy the DVD if it becomes available. Nolte and Hepburn are terrific.
The final solution is the best part of the plot. Hepburn and Nolte meet up in the most unusual way. Hepburn plays the part of the old woman who is fed up with her difficult life and wants to end it all. Nolte is a 'hit man' and Hepburn tries to hire him to do herself in. Being such a lovable old lady causes a conflict and Nolte cannot bring himself to do it... The end result a booming business with the most unorthodox product for 'sale'.
If you are in the mood for a good laugh, this is one that you should not miss.