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Harry and Tonto

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Original title

Harry and Tonto

Year

1974

Running time

115 min.

Country

United States

Director

Paul Mazursky

Screenwriter

Paul Mazursky, Josh Greenfeld

Cast

Music

Bill Conti

Cinematography

Michael C. Butler

Producer

20th Century Fox

Genre

Comedy. Drama | Old Age / Elderly. Cats. Road Movie

Synopsis

Harry is a retired teacher in his 70s living in the Upper West Side of New York City where his late wife and he raised his children--where he's lived all his life. When the building he lives in is torn down to make way for a parking garage, Harry and his beloved cat Tonto begin a journey across the United States, visiting his children, seeing a world he never seemed to have the time to see before, making new friends, and saying goodbye to old friends.

Awards: 1974: Oscar: Best Actor (Art Carney). 2 Nominations

1974: Golden Globes: Best Actor - Musical/Comedy (Art Carney). 2 Nominations

1974: Writers Guild of America (WGA): Nominated for Best Original Drama Screenplay

1974: National Board of Review (NBR): nominated to Top Ten Films.

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Harry and Tonto

1974

Paul Mazursky

6.6

(294)