Garbo Talks
"Sometimes you can catch a star..."
Originally released in 1984. Garbo Talks is a comedy/drama film. directed by Sidney Lumet.
Starring Anne Bancroft, Ron Silver, and Carrie Fisher
Synopsis
When New York accountant Gilbert Rolfe finds out his mother has a brain tumor, he is devastated. His incorrigible mother, Estelle, has one last wish: to meet the great Greta Garbo. Gilbert, wanting to do this last thing for her, sets out on a wild goose chase through the streets of New York City to track down the iconic star, at the expense of his personal life and much to the chagrin of his wife, Lisa. Can he find Garbo before it's too late?
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 12, 1984
41 years ago
Runtime
1h 43m
103 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (32 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Anne Bancroft
as Estelle Rolfe
Ron Silver
as Gilbert Rolfe
Carrie Fisher
as Lisa Rolfe
Catherine Hicks
as Jane Mortimer
Steven Hill
as Walter Rolfe
Howard Da Silva
as Angelo Dakakis
Dorothy Loudon
as Sonya Apollinar
Harvey Fierstein
as Bernie Whitlock
Hermione Gingold
as Elizabeth Rennick
Richard B. Shull
as Shepard Plotkin
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- United Artists
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garbo Talks about?
When New York accountant Gilbert Rolfe finds out his mother has a brain tumor, he is devastated. His incorrigible mother, Estelle, has one last wish: to meet the great Greta Garbo. Gilbert, wanting...
Who directed Garbo Talks?
Garbo Talks was directed by Sidney Lumet.
How long is Garbo Talks?
Garbo Talks has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was Garbo Talks released?
Garbo Talks was released on October 12, 1984 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Garbo Talks?
The main cast of Garbo Talks includes Anne Bancroft, Ron Silver, Carrie Fisher, Catherine Hicks, Steven Hill.