Harry and Tonto
"Get a lift."
Originally released in 1974. Harry and Tonto is a comedy/drama film. directed by Paul Mazursky.
Starring Art Carney, Ellen Burstyn, and Geraldine Fitzgerald
Synopsis
Harry 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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 12, 1974
51 years ago
Runtime
1h 55m
115 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (94 votes)
Budget
$980K
Production budget
Box Office
$4.6M
4.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
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
René Enríquez
as Grocery Clerk
Herbert Berghof
as Jacob Rivetowski
Michael McCleery
as Mugger
Avon Long
as Leroy
Rashel Novikoff
as Mrs. Rothman
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $980,000
- Revenue
- $4,600,000
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harry and Tonto about?
Harry 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 ...
Who directed Harry and Tonto?
Harry and Tonto was directed by Paul Mazursky.
How long is Harry and Tonto?
Harry and Tonto has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
When was Harry and Tonto released?
Harry and Tonto was released on August 12, 1974 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Harry and Tonto?
The main cast of Harry and Tonto includes Art Carney, Ellen Burstyn, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Larry Hagman, Chief Dan George.