Harry and Tonto
“Get a lift.”
Harry Coombes is a retired teacher in his 70s who has lived in the Upper West Side of New York City all his life. When his building is torn down to make way for a parking garage, Harry and his beloved cat Tonto begin a journey across the United States — visiting his children, seeing a world he never seemed to have the time to see before, making new friends, and saying goodbye to old friends.
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About Harry and Tonto
Harry and Tonto is a 1974 English-language adventure, comedy and drama film directed by Paul Mazursky. The cast is led by Art Carney, Ellen Burstyn, Geraldine Fitzgerald. It has a runtime of 1h 55m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 100 ratings.
Harry and Tonto was produced by 20th Century Fox and made in United States of America. It was released on August 12, 1974, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $1 million, it went on to gross $9 million worldwide.
- Director
- Paul Mazursky
- Writers
- Paul Mazursky, Josh Greenfeld
- Release date
- August 12, 1974
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $1 million
- Box office
- $9 million
- Production
- 20th Century Fox
Harry and Tonto cast & crew
Harry and Tonto was directed by Paul Mazursky and written by Paul Mazursky and Josh Greenfeld.
The cast features Art Carney as Harry Coombes, Ellen Burstyn as Shirley Mallard, Geraldine Fitzgerald as Jessie Stone, Larry Hagman as Eddie Coombes, Chief Dan George as Sam Two Feathers, and René Enríquez as Grocery Clerk.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Bill Conti, cinematography is by Michael C. Butler, and it was produced by Paul Mazursky.
Is Harry and Tonto worth watching?
Harry and Tonto holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 97 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed adventure films.
At 1h 55m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy adventure, comedy, and drama, Harry and Tonto is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Harry and Tonto
Art Carney
Harry Coombes
Ellen Burstyn
Shirley Mallard
Geraldine Fitzgerald
Jessie Stone
Larry Hagman
Eddie Coombes
Chief Dan George
Sam Two Feathers
René Enríquez
Grocery Clerk
Herbert Berghof
Jacob Rivetowski
Michael McCleery
Mugger
Avon Long
Leroy
Rashel Novikoff
Mrs. Rothman
Philip Bruns
Burt Coombes
Cliff DeYoung
Burt Coombes Jr.
Harry and Tonto — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Harry and Tonto in United States?
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▸What language is Harry and Tonto in?
Harry and Tonto is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Harry and Tonto?
Harry and Tonto runs 1 hours 55 minutes (115 minutes).
▸What is Harry and Tonto rated?
Harry and Tonto is rated R. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 97 ratings.
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