Two lonely, retired septuagenarians, an unkempt, hard-drinking Irish sea captain, and a fussy, well-mannered Cuban barber form an uneasy friendship.
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| Robert Duvall | ... | Walter | |
| Richard Harris | ... | Frank | |
| Shirley MacLaine | ... | Helen Cooney | |
| Sandra Bullock | ... | Elaine | |
| Micole Mercurio | ... | Bernice | |
| Marty Belafsky | ... | Ned Ryan | |
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Harold Bergman | ... | Sleeper |
| Piper Laurie | ... | Georgia | |
| Ed Amatrudo | ... | Henry's Dad | |
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Jag Davies | ... | Henry |
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Rudolph X. Herrera | ... | Umpire |
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Persephone Felder | ... | Woman in Stands |
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Stephen G. Anthony | ... | Leo Peetes |
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Greg Paul Meyers | ... | Sid Showenstein |
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Aquilla Owens | ... | First Girl in Park |
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Frank, a retired Irish seaman, and Walter, a retired Cuban barber, are two lonely old men trapped in the emptiness of their own lives. When they meet in a park Frank is able to start a conversation after several attempts. They begin to spend time together and become friends. But because of their different characters they often quarrel with each other and finally seperate after Frank misbehaves to Walter's friend Elaine. Written by Matthias Scheler <tron@lyssa.owl.de>
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17 December 1993 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Written by Patricio Ballagas
Performed by María Teresa Vera (as Maria Teresa Vera)
Courtesy of Kubaney Records
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Kirk Douglas and Jack Palance were also considered for the leads. See more »Goofs
At one of the Little League games, one of the players gets picked off of first base is picked off after taking too big a lead. Leads are prohibited in Little League. See more »Quotes
Frank: You know, Walt, I've been married and divorced four times. I got lots of enemies, but I'm kind of short on friends.See more »
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NENAWritten by Patricio Ballagas
Performed by María Teresa Vera (as Maria Teresa Vera)
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If you are a Duvall nut, as I shall forever be, you must rush out and rent this immediately. I spent last night cuddled up with my husband sobbing quietly at this rich and beautifully told story of a shy Cuban barber and a salty sea captain thrown together in retirement hell. They make, needless to say, a momentary paradise out of their touching and sly friendship. Some of the best ensemble acting you will ever witness. Go...now!