Wrestling Ernest Hemingway

2h 3m
Drama
6.2

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.

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

Crew

Randa Haines
Director
Steven Conrad
Writer
Paul Hirsch
Editor
Lajos Koltai
Director of Photography
Joe Wizan
Producer
Todd Black
Producer
Danna Blesser
Associate Producer
Jim Van Wyck
Co-Producer
Waldemar Kalinowski
Production Design
Lora Kennedy
Casting
Joe I. Tompkins
Costume Design
Roy Bryson
Hairstylist
Manlio Rocchetti
Makeup Artist
Luigi Rocchetti
Makeup Artist
Michael Convertino
Original Music Composer
Florence Fellman
Set Decoration
Joseph P. Kane
Unit Production Manager
Alan E. Muraoka
Art Direction

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