The Sunshine Boys (1975) ( Neil Simon's The Sunshine Boys ) ( The Sun shine Boys )

The Sunshine Boys (1975) (DVD) (*)

$23.99

Original Title: Neil Simon's The Sunshine Boys
Alternate Title: The Sun shine Boys
Language Selections:
English ( Mono )
Italian ( Mono )
Italian ( Subtitles )

Product Origin/Format:
Italy ( PAL/Region 0 )

Running Time:
106 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (1.78:1)

Special Features:
Interactive Menu
Scene Access
Trailer(s)

Movie filmed in 1975 and produced in:
United States ( USA, Canada )

Directed By:
Herbert Ross

Written By:
Neil Simon

Actors:
Walter Matthau ..... Willy Clark
George Burns ..... Al Lewis
Richard Benjamin ..... Ben Clark
Lee Meredith ..... Nurse in Sketch (Miss McIntosh)
Carol Arthur ..... Mrs. Doris Green, Al's Daughter
Rosetta LeNoire ..... Odessa, Willy's nurse
F. Murray Abraham ..... Mechanic
Howard Hesseman ..... Mr. Walsh, Commerical Director
James Cranna ..... Mr. Schaeffer, TV Director
Ron Rifkin ..... T.V. Floor Manager
Jennifer Lee ..... Helen Clark
Fritz Feld ..... Mr. Gilbert, Man at Audition
Jack Bernardi ..... Man at Audition
Garn Stephens ..... Eddie, the Stage Manager
Santos Morales ..... Desk Clerk

Synopsis:

Al Lewis and Willy Clark were once a popular vaudeville comedy team called Lewis and Clark, also known as The Sunshine Boys. After forty-three years as a team, they parted company over eleven years prior on not too friendly terms as Willy wanted to continue his career whereas Al wanted to retire. They have not spoken since. Willy's nephew, Ben - a talent agent - has been trying to find acting jobs for his uncle since with little success as Willy's age and declining ability is showing. But a lucrative opportunity comes up when one of the major networks is producing and airing a special on the history of comedy, and want The Sunshine Boys to appear. Ben has to try and convince the comedy team to reunite for just this one gig. Ben has to try and manage the individual quirks and personalities of each of The Sunshine Boys while putting on a good face to the network that there is harmony within The Sunshine Boys comedy team. Ben also has to manage the lives of two men in the twilight of their lives.

Lewis and Clark were famous comedians during the vaudeville era; off-stage, though, they couldn't stand each other and haven't spoken in over 20 years. Ben, Willy Clark's nephew, is the producer of a variety show that wants to feature a reunion of the classic duo. How will Ben convince the crotchety old comedians to put aside their differences before the big show?

Concerned with the efforts of an agent, Ben Clark to reunite a once popular comedy team (Lewis and Clark), in a Tv recreation of their act.

This product was added to our catalog on Monday 25 March, 2024.