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Going in Style|George Burns

Going in Style

George Burns and Art Carney
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Overview

A terrific cast of coots--George Burns, Lee Strasberg, and Art Carney--star as three elderly roommates who pull a daring bank heist out of sheer boredom. Frustrated by their quiet and routine existence, Joe (Burns) convinces his two friends, Al (Carney) and Willie (Strasberg), that they have nothing to lose, so they plan a daredevil robbery in the twilight of their lives. The eccentric trio is given a boost of exuberance and energy executing the hapless caper, but their real difficulties begin when they actually pull off the heist and are faced with a new way of living. Directly following the robbery, Willie dies from a heart attack, and Joe and Al are left to contemplate the meaning of their lives and their newfound fortune. So they decide to make the best of their situation and head to Vegas. The three Hollywood legends are positively magnificent in this debut film from screenwriter-director Martin Brest, who delivers deft direction and a deliriously charming and touching script. Charles Hallahan is outstanding as Joe's concerned nephew, Pete.

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Main Cast & Crew:
Martin Brest - Director
George Burns
Art Carney

Details

    DVD Format
  • Format: DVD (Manufactured on Demand, NTSC Format)
  • Run Time: 98
  • Color Format: Color
  • UPC: 888574404659
  • Genre: COMEDIES
  • Rating: PG (MPAA)
  • Release Date: May 2016

Movie Reviews

Notes:
Lee Strasberg is the founder of method acting.

Reviews:
"It's a deft, sometimes somber picture..." - 06/01/2004 Premiere, p.114

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