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Harry and Tonto

1974, Drama, 1h 55m

32 Reviews 1,000+ Ratings

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Making his sorely belated debut in a big-screen leading role, Art Carney brings Harry and Tonto brilliantly to life. Read critic reviews

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Harry Coombes (Art Carney) is a man in his seventies who is evicted from his Manhattan apartment when the building is set to be demolished. After staying briefly with his son Burt (Phil Bruns), Harry decides to travel across the country, accompanied by his cat, Tonto, to visit his other grown children. However, his visits to a former love (Geraldine Fitzgerald), his daughter, Shirley (Ellen Burstyn) in Chicago, and his youngest son, Eddie (Larry Hagman), in Los Angeles, defy his expectations.
  • Rating:
    R
  • Genre:
    Drama
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Paul Mazursky
  • Release Date (Theaters):
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  • Distributor:
    20th Century Fox

Cast & Crew

Art Carney
Art Carney
Harry Coombes
Ellen Burstyn
Ellen Burstyn
Shirley Mallard
Chief Dan George
Chief Dan George
Sam Two Feathers
Geraldine Fitzgerald
Geraldine Fitzgerald
Jessie Stone
Larry Hagman
Larry Hagman
Eddie Coombes
Arthur Hunnicutt
Arthur Hunnicutt
Wade Carlton
Josh Mostel
Josh Mostel
Norman Coombes
Melanie Mayron
Melanie Mayron
Ginger
Herbert Berghof
Herbert Berghof
Jacob Rivetowski
Barbara Rhoades
Barbara Rhoades
Stephanie
Philip Bruns
Philip Bruns
Burt Coombes
Paul Mazursky
Paul Mazursky
Director
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Critic Reviews for Harry and Tonto

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Audience Reviews for Harry and Tonto

  • Oct 08, 2013
    The pinnacle of Art Carney's later career. We have the story of man forced onto the street with only a beloved cat as companion. Naturally the humanity of the character is brought forth with the change in his circumstances and Carney's interactions with those he meets are memorable.
    John B Super Reviewer
  • Apr 03, 2012
    Interesting movie.. Not really sure what the whole plot was, had some funny moments good acting but it left me wanting more. There wasn't a climax or down point it just seemed to flow uneasily. was interesting to see 1970's usa.. Movie is Not worth watching though.
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  • Nov 29, 2011
    "Harry and Tonto" is a touching film about old age that would be incomplete without the heartwarming performance of Art Carney, who makes every scene and line of dialogue seem completely genuine. The direction and writing on Paul Mazursky's behalf is noteworthy as well, but the real reason for watching "Harry and Tonto" is because of Carney's performance.
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  • May 15, 2011
    Paul Mazursky's best film ever! A beautiful story with a freshing screenplay, directing and the acting of Art Carney, Academy Award winner by is role in this movie. Harry and Tonto is touching.
    Lucas M Super Reviewer
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