Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Shirley MacLaine | ... | Elsa | |
Christopher Plummer | ... | Fred | |
Marcia Gay Harden | ... | Lydia | |
Wendell Pierce | ... | Armande | |
Jared Gilman | ... | Michael | |
Erika Alexander | ... | Laverne | |
Chris Noth | ... | Jack | |
Scott Bakula | ... | Raymond | |
George Segal | ... | John | |
Reg Rogers | ... | Alec | |
James Brolin | ... | Max | |
Sam Medina | ... | Taxi Cab Driver | |
Jackie Tuttle | ... | Receptionist | |
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Michael Hartson | ... | Dance School Director |
Deanna Rashell | ... | Laura (as Deanna Meske) |
"Elsa and Fred" is the story of two people who at the end of the road, discover that it's never too late to love and make dreams come true. Elsa has lived for the past 60 years dreaming of a moment that Fellini had already envisaged: the scene in 'La Dolce Vita' at the Fontana di Trevi. The same scene without Anita Ekberg in it, but with Elsa instead. Without Marcello Mastroianni but with that love that took so long to arrive. Fred has always been a good man who did everything he was supposed to do. After losing his wife, he feels disturbed and confused and his daughter decides that it would be best if he moves into a smaller apartment where he ends meeting Elsa. From that moment on, everything changes. Elsa bursts into his life like a whirlwind, determined to teach him that the time he has left to live -- be it more or less -- is precious and that he should enjoy it as he pleases. Fred surrenders to Elsa's frenzy, to her youth, to her boldness, to her beautiful madness. And this is ... Written by Unknown
If you are of a certain age and still hopeful about life and love, you will love this movie. Shirley MacLaine and Christopher Plummer are perfectly cast and give wonderful performances, especially Shirley. I will not go into the plot or reveal any spoilers but suffice it say that this is the perfect lazy, glass of wine with cheese and fruit Saturday afternoon movie for those of guys of a certain age.