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The Comeback Trail

  • 20202020
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  • 1h 44m
IMDb RATING
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Robert De Niro, Morgan Freeman, Tommy Lee Jones, and Jermaine Washington in The Comeback Trail (2020)
Two movie producers who owe money to the mob set up their aging movie star for an insurance scam to try and save themselves. But they wind up getting more than they ever imagined.
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Two movie producers who owe money to the mob set up their aging movie star for an insurance scam to try and save themselves. But they wind up getting more than they ever imagined.Two movie producers who owe money to the mob set up their aging movie star for an insurance scam to try and save themselves. But they wind up getting more than they ever imagined.Two movie producers who owe money to the mob set up their aging movie star for an insurance scam to try and save themselves. But they wind up getting more than they ever imagined.
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
7.9K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,526
759
  • Director
    • George Gallo
  • Writers
    • George Gallo(screenplay by)
    • Josh Posner(screenplay by)
    • Harry Hurwitz(based on a film by)
  • Stars
    • Robert De Niro
    • Tommy Lee Jones
    • Morgan Freeman
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  • Director
    • George Gallo
  • Writers
    • George Gallo(screenplay by)
    • Josh Posner(screenplay by)
    • Harry Hurwitz(based on a film by)
  • Stars
    • Robert De Niro
    • Tommy Lee Jones
    • Morgan Freeman
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    • 88User reviews
    • 50Critic reviews
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    Robert De Niro, Morgan Freeman, Tommy Lee Jones, and Jermaine Washington in The Comeback Trail (2020)
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    Tommy Lee Jones and Sheryl Lee Ralph in The Comeback Trail (2020)
    Robert De Niro, Tommy Lee Jones, Zach Braff, and Paul Witten in The Comeback Trail (2020)
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    Paul Witten and Kate Katzman in The Comeback Trail (2020)
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    Robert De Niro
    Robert De Niro
    • Max Barberas Max Barber
    Tommy Lee Jones
    Tommy Lee Jones
    • Duke Montanaas Duke Montana
    Morgan Freeman
    Morgan Freeman
    • Reggie Fontaineas Reggie Fontaine
    Zach Braff
    Zach Braff
    • Walter Creasonas Walter Creason
    Emile Hirsch
    Emile Hirsch
    • James Mooreas James Moore
    Sheryl Lee Ralph
    Sheryl Lee Ralph
    • Bess Jonesas Bess Jones
    Kate Katzman
    Kate Katzman
    • Megan Albertas Megan Albert
    Eddie Griffin
    Eddie Griffin
    • Devonas Devon
    Chris Mullinax
    Chris Mullinax
    • Bob Stillwateras Bob Stillwater
    Patrick Muldoon
    Patrick Muldoon
    • Frank Pierceas Frank Pierce
    Julie Lott
    Julie Lott
    • Sophie Reneeas Sophie Renee
    Blerim Destani
    Blerim Destani
    • Borisas Boris
    Vincent Spano
    Vincent Spano
    • Joey Silvaas Joey Silva
    Paul Witten
    Paul Witten
    • Dannyas Danny
    Aighleann McKiernan
    Aighleann McKiernan
    • Harrietas Harriet
    Melissa Greenspan
    Melissa Greenspan
    • Tina Blairas Tina Blair
    Joel Michaely
    Joel Michaely
    • Andreas Andre
    Jermaine Washington
    Jermaine Washington
    • Kennyas Kenny
    • Director
      • George Gallo
    • Writers
      • George Gallo(screenplay by)
      • Josh Posner(screenplay by)
      • Harry Hurwitz(based on a film by)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The movie is dedicated "In Loving Memory of Harry Hurwitz", the writer and director of the original The Comeback Trail (1982).
    • Goofs
      In the opening scene when the lead characters sit at a terrace over-viewing the protest in front if the cinema, a newspaper is put down, clearly showing a color printed article. This movie takes place in 1974, color printed newspaper didn't appear until the early eighties.
    • Crazy credits
      There is a mid-credits scene, which is actually a trailer for the "Killer Nuns".
    • Alternate versions
      Jeff Wallner is no longer credited in the versions distributed in the US.
    • Connections
      Features The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962)
    • Soundtracks
      D.N.F.W.J.
      Written by Aldo Shllaku

      Published by FAVIS Music (BMI)

      Courtesy of FAVIS Music

    User reviews88

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Slow start but but Act 2 is hilarious
    IN A NUTSHELL: With a powerhouse cast, this comedy pokes fun at the film industry itself. A movie producer who is mixed up with the mob tries to use an aging movie star in an insurance scam, but the plot thickens...The fun movie is directed by George Gallo. He also wrote the screenplay with Josh Posner based on a 1982 film by Harry Hurwitz. The movie premiered at the 2020 Mill Valley Film Festival. Other than the language, I was extremely entertained.

    TIPS FOR PARENTS: Profanity, including sooo many F-bombs both spoken and written Attempted murder Guns Alcohol People in perilous situations

    THEMES: "You have to be what you are. No apology." - Duke Montana (Tommy Lee Jones) Dishonesty Greed Hope Friendship

    THINGS I LIKED: The stellar cast includes several Academy Award winners and nominees like Robert De Niro, Morgan Freeman, Emile Hirsch, Tommy Lee Jones, Zach Braff (I loved him in Scrubs- Seasons 1-6), Malcolm Barrett, Patrick Muldoon, Kate Katzman, and so many more Extras who all do a great job. There is great chemistry on screen. One scene was so touching, a horse shed a tear. True story. ha ha There's a female director in the movie who says that she hopes her work will inspire more women to get into filmmaking. It's a lot of fun to watch some of these old movie stars working together and dazzling at what they do best. The last time we saw some of these legends together was the 2013 Last Vegas. What's amazing is that Robert De Niro, Tommy Lee Jones, and Morgan Freeman are equally effective in drama films as they are in comedies. Agism is real in Hollywood, just like in most industries nowadays, so I love that they're able to pump out movies in their 70s and 80s. All of their movies haven't been huge hits, but I always enjoy their performances. The action sequences are hilarious. You'll end the movie with a smile on your face. I've always gotten a kick out of the premise of a film made inside a film. The length of the movie is perfect and doesn't overstay its welcome.

    THINGS I DIDN'T LIKE: It takes a little while to get going but becomes immediately entertaining when Tommy Lee Jones works his magic on the silver screen. The original movie was set in the 1970s, but this one doesn't focus very much on that era. Stereotypes of American Indians and African-Americans. The movie poster is way too busy.

    You can see the rest of my review on my Movie Review Mom YouTube channel or website.
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    • Dec 15, 2020

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    • Release date
      • November 18, 2022 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
    • Official sites
      • Don Kee Productions (United States)
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • La última estafa
    • Filming locations
      • Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
    • Production companies
      • Storyboard Media
      • Alla Prima Productions
      • Don Kee Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $25,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,407,255
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 44 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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