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Age-Old Friends

  • TV Movie
  • 1989
  • 1h 27m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
145
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Age-Old Friends (1989)
Comedy

John Cooper is in a retirement home. There are strict rules for the residents, but he refuses to fall into passivity. He flirts constantly with Nurse Wilson and spends time with his best bud... Read allJohn Cooper is in a retirement home. There are strict rules for the residents, but he refuses to fall into passivity. He flirts constantly with Nurse Wilson and spends time with his best buddy Michael Aylott, who's slowly drifting into senility. The movie portrays the fight for i... Read allJohn Cooper is in a retirement home. There are strict rules for the residents, but he refuses to fall into passivity. He flirts constantly with Nurse Wilson and spends time with his best buddy Michael Aylott, who's slowly drifting into senility. The movie portrays the fight for independence and dignity in old age.

  • Director
    • Allan Kroeker
  • Writer
    • Bob Larbey
  • Stars
    • Aaron Alexander
    • Frummie Blatt
    • Hume Cronyn
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    145
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Allan Kroeker
    • Writer
      • Bob Larbey
    • Stars
      • Aaron Alexander
      • Frummie Blatt
      • Hume Cronyn
    • 5User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 2 Primetime Emmys
      • 4 wins & 1 nomination total

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    Aaron Alexander
    • Grandson
    Frummie Blatt
    • Resident #2
    Hume Cronyn
    Hume Cronyn
    • John Cooper
    Tandy Cronyn
    Tandy Cronyn
    • Julia
    Anna Ferguson
    Anna Ferguson
    • Supervisor
    Barry Flatman
    Barry Flatman
    • Peter
    Vincent Gardenia
    Vincent Gardenia
    • Michael Aylott
    David Harvey
    • Resident #1
    Phillip Jarrett
    Phillip Jarrett
    • Larry
    • (as Phil Jarrett)
    Ed McGibbon
    • Hartley
    • (as Edward McGibbon)
    Esther Rolle
    Esther Rolle
    • Mrs. Baker
    Michele Scarabelli
    Michele Scarabelli
    • Nurse Wilson
    Aaron Schwartz
    Aaron Schwartz
    • Dr. Spears
    Murray Westgate
    • Colonel
    • Director
      • Allan Kroeker
    • Writer
      • Bob Larbey
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    • Quotes

      Cooper: How are we feeling today?

      Aylott: Oh about the same, can't complain. How are you feeling today?

      Cooper: Oh about the same, can't complain.

    • Connections
      Featured in The 42nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1990)

    User reviews5

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    9/10

    Gardenia in a different light

    My first encounter with Vincent Gardenia was in All In The Family, as he played the ditsy neighbor who cooked. Imagine my surprise when he put in a splendid effort in a serious way! The cast and story were superb. One of HBO's best! A Solid 9.
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    • Oct 31, 1999
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 16, 1989 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El primer domingo de cada mes
    • Filming locations
      • Shouldice Hospital, Thornhill, Ontario, Canada(Retirement home exteriors)
    • Production companies
      • Home Box Office (HBO)
      • Granger Productions Inc.
      • HBO Showcase
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 27 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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