Being There
"Getting there is half the fun; being there is all of it!"
Originally released in 1979. Being There is a comedy/drama film. directed by Hal Ashby. With a runtime of 2h 10m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Peter Sellers, Shirley MacLaine, and Melvyn Douglas
Synopsis
A simple-minded gardener named Chance has spent all his life in the Washington D.C. house of an old man. When the man dies, Chance is put out on the street with no knowledge of the world except what he has learned from television.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 19, 1979
46 years ago
Runtime
2h 10m
130 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (1,087 votes)
Box Office
$30.2M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Peter Sellers
as Chance
Shirley MacLaine
as Eve Rand
Melvyn Douglas
as Benjamin Rand
Jack Warden
as President 'Bobby'
Richard Dysart
as Dr. Robert Allenby
Richard Basehart
as Vladimir Skrapinov
Ruth Attaway
as Louise
David Clennon
as Thomas Franklin
Fran Brill
as Sally Hayes
Denise DuBarry
as Johanna Franklin
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $30,177,511
Production Companies
- Northstar Media
- Lorimar Motion Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Being There about?
A simple-minded gardener named Chance has spent all his life in the Washington D.C. house of an old man. When the man dies, Chance is put out on the street with no knowledge of the world except wha...
Who directed Being There?
Being There was directed by Hal Ashby.
How long is Being There?
Being There has a runtime of 2 hours and 10 minutes (130 minutes total).
When was Being There released?
Being There was released on December 19, 1979 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Being There?
The main cast of Being There includes Peter Sellers, Shirley MacLaine, Melvyn Douglas, Jack Warden, Richard Dysart.
Is Being There worth watching?
Being There has a user rating of 7.6/10 based on 1,087 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.