The Sunshine Boys

Name: The Sunshine Boys
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1976-01-08
Duration: 1 h 51 min
Rating: 7.20
Cast: Lee Meredith, George Burns, Walter Matthau, Richard Benjamin

– Lewis and Clark, aka The Sunshine Boys, were famous comedians during the vaudeville era, but off-sta..

Type:

Movie

Rating:

7.20 / 10

Duration:

One Hour and 51 Minutes

Release Year:

1975

Lewis and Clark, aka The Sunshine Boys, were famous comedians during the vaudeville era, but off-stage they couldn't stand each other and haven't spoken in over 20 years of retirement. Willy Clark's nephew is the producer of a TV variety show that wants to feature the reunion this classic duo. It is up to him to try to get the Sunshine Boys back together again for the show.

Styles:

Dramatic, Funny, Talky, Biting, Semi Serious, Witty, Clever, Humorous, Touching, Realistic

Story Timeline:

1920s, 1970s, 20th Century

Producing Country:

USA

Filming Locations:

New Jersey, Manhattan New York City, New York

Genre:

Comedy

The Sunshine Boys (1975) - Trailer

Release Date:

08 Jan 1976

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:

PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

Directed by:

Herbert Ross

Story Written By:

Neil Simon

Main Actors:

Lee Meredith, George Burns, Walter Matthau, Richard Benjamin

Plot:

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?

Awards:

Won 1 Oscar. Another 5 wins & 6 nominations.

Production Company:

MGM Home Entertainment

Ratings:

Internet Movie Database:

7.1/10

Rotten Tomatoes:

78%