Tuesdays with Morrie (1999)

A journalist finds himself questioning his own life when his best friend, a dying man, offers him some very powerful wisdom and advice for coping in relationships, careers and society.

Director:

Mick Jackson

Writers:

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

Stars:

Jack Lemmon, Hank Azaria, Wendy Moniz

Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 12 wins & 11 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
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

Storyline

Mitch became caught up with his career as a sport commentator and journalist. He ignored his girlfriend and did not make time to do things in life that are of the most value to a human being. Morrie was one of Mitch's professors in college and a famous scholar. One day Mitch was watching television and saw Morrie giving an interview stating that he is dying of Lou Gehrig's disease or ALS.

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Plot Keywords:

lou gehrig's disease | terminal illness | love | wisdom | friendship | 

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Genres:

Biography | Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 December 1999 (USA)

Also Known As:

Oprah Winfrey Presents: Tuesdays with Morrie

Filming Locations:

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

Company Credits

Production Co:

Carlton America,Harpo Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

89 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Last credited film role of Jack Lemmon.

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Goofs

When the young Morrie reads the telegram from the hospital where his mother has died, he translates it into German for the benefit of his father. But his father is Russian.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Morrie Schwartz: Excuse me, kids.
[greeting people as he walks past]
Morrie Schwartz: Hello, love. How're ya doin'? Hey, Katie.
Mitch Albom: [narrating] Among other things, many other things, my old professor loved to eat. He especially liked tongue. I'd say, "Morrie, that's disgusting. " He'd say, "I'm sorry you think so. I also like cole slaw. Can you handle cole slaw, Mitch?"
Mitch Albom: [narrating] Near the top of the list of things he loved was dancing. He had his own way of dancing. He'd do the Lindy to Jimi Hendrix. He'd jitterbug to.....
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Connections

Referenced in Gilmore Girls: Gilmore Girls Only (2007)

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Soundtracks

Something's Always Wrong
By Toad the Wet Sprocket

User Reviews

The story of a special relationship between a professor and his student. A relationship of love, understanding, giving and receiving

Saw this film twice and each time was very touched by the characters. Jack Lemmon is a master actor and portrays Morrie beautifully. Hank Azaria is incredible! His sense of timing, his expressions, his body language is so completely in touch with his character. My respect for this actor is heartfelt. The direction on this film is excellent. I particularly like the use of close-ups. This makes for the actors believability, and brings the viewer into their thoughts. The lighting is excellent. I liked the scene where Mitch is graduating and hugging Morrie. The "early morning" light creates a sense of reverie, and brings back their youthfulness. I walked away from this film with much pondering.

Thank you!!