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The Old Man & the Gun

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The Old Man & the Gun

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Crime comedy drama based on a true story, starring Robert Redford, Sissy Spacek and Casey Affleck. Gentlemanly career criminal Forrest Tucker is on the run when he helps a stranger, Jewel, with her car. The two spend time together and grow close, even as Forrest continues to pull his audacious, non-violent bank heists. But the law isn't far behind...

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A star rating of 5 out of 5.

Damon Wise

Not only was Robert Redford the face of Hollywood in the 1970s, but as founder of the Sundance film festival he is also godfather to the modern independent movie scene. Both factors figure heavily in The Old Man & the Gun, a "mostly" true story that showcases what turned out to be the final performance from the octogenarian actor (not counting a subsequent Avengers cameo). Redford stars as Forrest Tucker, an elderly criminal making his way across the USA in the early 1980s with a small but effective back-up crew (Tom Waits and Danny Glover) - a bunch of reprobates dubbed the Over the Hill Gang. The plot, such as it is, is almost negligible. Instead, The Old Man & the Gun is a character piece that offsets moments of romance and poignant introspection with thrilling action featuring old-school zooms and whip-pans. Movie buffs will have a field day, but, at a crisp 90 minutes, Sundance alumnus David Lowery's film also has a life and energy of its own.

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Cast

rolenameForrest TuckerRobert RedfordJohn HuntCasey AffleckJewelSissy SpacekTeddyDanny GloverMaureenTika SumpterWallerTom WaitsDorothyElisabeth MossDetective Gene DentlerIsiah Whitlock JrCaptain CalderKeith CarradineLt KellyJohn David WashingtonMr OwensGene Jones (1)

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rolenameDirectorDavid Lowery

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Theatrical distributor

20th Century Fox

Released on

2018-12-07

Languages

English | Spanish

Guidance

swearing

Available on

DVD and Blu-ray

Formats

Colour

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