Wrestling Ernest Hemingway (1993)
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.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $278,720.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 4.379 |
Directed By
Randa Haines
Crew
Randa Haines
Steven Conrad
Todd Black
Danna Blesser
Jim Van Wyck
Joe Wizan
Michael Convertino
Lajos Koltai
Lora Kennedy
Waldemar Kalinowski
Alan E. Muraoka
Florence Fellman
Joe I. Tompkins
Roy Bryson
Luigi Rocchetti
Manlio Rocchetti
Joseph P. Kane
Paul Hirsch
TOP CAST
Robert Duvall
Walter
Richard Harris
Frank
Shirley MacLaine
Helen Cooney
Sandra Bullock
Elaine
Marty Belafsky
Ned Ryan
Piper Laurie
Georgia
Micole Mercurio
Bernice
Adam Arkin
Bookstore Manager
Ed Amatrudo
Henry's Dad
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