Nobody's Fool (1994)

A stubborn man past his prime reflects on his life of strict independence and seeks more from himself.

Director:

Robert Benton

Writers:

Richard Russo (novel), Robert Benton (screenplay)

Stars:

Paul Newman, Bruce Willis, Jessica Tandy

Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 5 wins & 8 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Paul Newman	...	Sully
Jessica Tandy	...	Miss Beryl
Bruce Willis	...	Carl Roebuck
Melanie Griffith	...	Toby Roebuck
Dylan Walsh	...	Peter
Pruitt Taylor Vince	...	Rub Squeers
Gene Saks	...	Wirf
Josef Sommer	...	Clive Peoples, Jr.
Philip Seymour Hoffman	...	Officer Raymer
Philip Bosco	...	Judge Flatt
Catherine Dent	...	Charlotte
Alexander Goodwin	...	Will
Carl J. Matusovich	...	Wacker (as Carl John Matusovich)
Jay Patterson	...	Jocko
Jerry Mayer	...	Ollie Quinn

Storyline

Sully is a rascally ne'er-do-well approaching retirement age. While he is pressing a worker's compensation suit for a bad knee, he secretly works for his nemesis Carl, and flirts with Carl's young wife Toby. Sully's long-forgotten son and his family have moved back to town, so Sully faces unfamiliar family responsibilities. Meanwhile, Sully's landlady's banker son plots to push through a new development and evict Sully from his mother's life.

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Plot Keywords:

grandfather grandson relationship | father son relationship | small town | independent film | based on novel | 

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Taglines:

Worn to perfection

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for some language and nudity

Did You Know?

Trivia

Originally there was to be a scene in the limousine on the way to the funeral. The scene was cut because the director of photography and his team were unable to light the interior of the limousine to their satisfaction.

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Goofs

When officer Raymer was punched, his nose was bleeding, as if getting punched in the nose. When sitting in the judge's office his left eye was red, as if getting punched in the eye.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Miss Beryl: Mr. Sullivan.
[banging on ceiling]
Miss Beryl: Mr. Sullivan. God just took out Mrs. Gruber's bird bath!
Miss Beryl: [to her husband's picture] He's getting closer Clive. Last year it was the street light at the end of the block, now it's Mrs. Gruber's bird bath. I think God's zeroing in on me. I have the feeling this is the year he lowers the boom.

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Crazy Credits

Bouquets by Christine... florist for Hattie's funeral at St.Luke's cemetery in Beacon, NY

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Connections

Features The People's Court (1981)

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Soundtracks

Whiskey, Wine and Roses
Written by Bill Reveles
Performed by A.J. Elliott
Courtesy of Roughrider Entertainment, Inc.
By Arrangement with Justice Music Corporation

User Reviews

Newman's best

This movie has to be Paul Newman's most enjoyable, best acted, and heartwarming movie. Everyone works very well together, and give great performances(with the exception of Melanie Griffith, who thank god only had a small role!). Many heartwarming scenes between Newman and his Grandson. Also some funny moments(especially when Newman kept on steeling Bruce Willis' snowblower. This is a great movie to watch if you like Paul Newman or anyone else in the cast, or just like heartwarming films about family. ****1/2 ot of *****

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

13 January 1995 (USA)

Also Known As:

Nobody's Fool

Filming Locations:

Saint Francis Hospital, Poughkeepsie, New York, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$20,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$92,838, 26 December 1994

Gross USA:

$39,491,975

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$39,491,975

Company Credits

Production Co:

Capella International, Cinehaus, Paramount Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

110 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1