Wrestling Ernest Hemingway(1993)
“...and other lies your friends let you get away with.”
Overview
Frank, a retired Irish seaman, and Walter, a retired Cuban barber, are two lonely old men trapped in the emptiness of their own lives. When they meet in a park Frank is able to start a conversation after several attempts. They begin to spend time together and become friends. But because of their different characters they often quarrel with each other and finally seperate after Frank misbehaves to Walter's friend Elaine.
Director
Randa Haines
Studio
Warner Bros. Pictures
Revenue
$279K
Cast
Robert Duvall
as Walter
Richard Harris
as Frank
Shirley MacLaine
as Helen Cooney
Sandra Bullock
as Elaine
Marty Belafsky
as Ned Ryan
Piper Laurie
as Georgia
Micole Mercurio
as Bernice
Adam Arkin
as Bookstore Manager
Ed Amatrudo
as Henry's Dad
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1993
Runtime
2h 3m
Language
English
Rating
6.3 / 10
Box Office
$279K
Production Companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
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What is Wrestling Ernest Hemingway about?▼
Frank, a retired Irish seaman, and Walter, a retired Cuban barber, are two lonely old men trapped in the emptiness of their own lives. When they meet in a park Frank is able to start a conversation after several attempts. They begin to spend time together and become friends. But because of their different characters they often quarrel with each other and finally seperate after Frank misbehaves to Walter's friend Elaine.
Who directed Wrestling Ernest Hemingway?▼
Wrestling Ernest Hemingway was directed by Randa Haines and released in 1993. It is a drama film.
How long is Wrestling Ernest Hemingway?▼
Wrestling Ernest Hemingway has a runtime of 2 hours and 3 minutes (123 minutes total).
Who stars in Wrestling Ernest Hemingway?▼
The cast of Wrestling Ernest Hemingway includes Robert Duvall as Walter, Richard Harris as Frank, Shirley MacLaine as Helen Cooney, Sandra Bullock as Elaine, Marty Belafsky as Ned Ryan and more.
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