Regie:
Herbert RossCamera:
David M. WalshMuziek:
Irwin FischActeurs:
Walter Matthau, George Burns, Richard Benjamin, Lee Meredith, F. Murray Abraham, Howard Hesseman, Ron Rifkin, Phyllis Diller, Fritz Feld, Archie Hahn (meer)Samenvattingen(1)
When ABC decides to do a special on the history of comedy, they call on the famous vaudeville team of Lewis & Clark. However, the two aging comedy stars haven't spoken in years and must be persuaded to work together. Clark (Matthau) is a diehard New Yorker who lives and breathes show business. The stubborn and slovenly actor still auditions for work with the help of his persistent nephew turned agent, Ben (Benjamin). Lewis (Burns) walked out on the team's final show to retire and move to New Jersey with his wife and kids, much to the chagrin of his show-loving partner. The two eccentric characters are complete opposites who worked together as a comic powerhouse in the past, known in their heyday as the Sunshine Boys. Ben attempts to do everything in his power to get the cantankerous team to put on one last show. (officiële tekst van distribiteur)
(meer)Prijzen
- winnaar
- nominatie
Academy Awards
- 1976 - George Burns (Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role)
- 1976 - Walter Matthau (Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role)
- 1976 - Neil Simon, Ruggero Maccari (Best Adapted Screenplay)
- 1976 - Best Achievement in Production Design
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1977 - Walter Matthau (Best Leading Actor)
- 1977 - Neil Simon (Best Screenplay)
Golden Globes
- 1976 - Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
- 1976 - Walter Matthau (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy)
- 1976 - George Burns (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy)
- 1976 - Richard Benjamin (Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture)
- 1976 - Neil Simon (Best Screenplay)