The Sunshine Boys
"For the price of a movie, you'll feel like a million."
Originally released in 1975. The Sunshine Boys is a comedy film. directed by Herbert Ross.
Starring Walter Matthau, George Burns, and Richard Benjamin
Synopsis
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 a reunion of this classic duo. It is up to him to try to get the Sunshine Boys back together again.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 6, 1975
50 years ago
Runtime
1h 51m
111 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (106 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Walter Matthau
as Willy Clark
George Burns
as Al Lewis
Richard Benjamin
as Ben Clark
Lee Meredith
as Nurse in Sketch (Miss McIntosh)
Carol Arthur
as Mrs. Doris Green, Al's Daughter
Rosetta LeNoire
as Odessa, Willy's Nurse
F. Murray Abraham
as Mechanic
Howard Hesseman
as Mr. Walsh, Commerical Director
James Cranna
as Mr. Schaeffer, TV Director
Ron Rifkin
as T.V. Floor Manager
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Sunshine Boys about?
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'...
Who directed The Sunshine Boys?
The Sunshine Boys was directed by Herbert Ross.
How long is The Sunshine Boys?
The Sunshine Boys has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
When was The Sunshine Boys released?
The Sunshine Boys was released on November 6, 1975 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Sunshine Boys?
The main cast of The Sunshine Boys includes Walter Matthau, George Burns, Richard Benjamin, Lee Meredith, Carol Arthur.
Is The Sunshine Boys worth watching?
The Sunshine Boys has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 106 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.