Wrestling Ernest Hemingway
Wrestling Ernest Hemingway is a 1993 American romantic drama film directed by Randa Haines and starring Richard Harris, Robert Duvall, Sandra Bullock, Shirley MacLaine, and Piper Laurie. It was written by Steve Conrad.[1]
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| Directed by | Randa Haines |
| Produced by | Todd Black |
| Written by | Steve Conrad |
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| Cinematography | Lajos Koltai |
| Edited by | Paul Hirsch |
| Distributed by | Warner Bros. |
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Running time | 123 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $4,500,000 |
| Box office | $278,720 |
Plot
Frank is a retired Irish seaman. Walter is a retired Cuban barber. They are two lonely old men living in Florida, trapped in the emptiness of their own lives.
When they meet in a park, the flamboyant Frank is finally able to start a conversation with the introverted Walter after several attempts. They begin to spend time together and become friends, sometimes meeting at the snack shop where Walter orders the same food every day and becomes fond of Elaine, a young waitress.
Frank's salty talk and crude behavior in public offend Walter and threaten their friendship. In the meantime, Frank attempts to start a romance with Georgia, a woman he meets at the movies, while dealing with Helen, his landlord who is put off by his manner.
Cast
- Robert Duvall as Walter
- Richard Harris as Frank
- Shirley MacLaine as Helen Cooney
- Sandra Bullock as Elaine
- Piper Laurie as Georgia
Reception
On Rotten Tomatoes the film has an approval rating of 57% based on reviews from 21 critics. The site's consensus states; "Predictable but moving, Wrestling Ernest Hemingway is an understated and melancholic drama that gets plenty of mileage out of an outstanding cast that includes Robert Duvall, Richard Harris, Shirley MacLaine, and Sandra Bullock."[2]
References
- Caryn James (1993-12-17). "Harris As an Aging Macho Man". The New York Times. Retrieved 2012-03-02.
- "Wrestling Ernest Hemingway (1994)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 10 June 2020.