Harry and Tonto
- Director: Paul Mazursky
- Writer: Paul Mazursky; Josh Greenfeld
- Producer: Paul Mazursky
CGiii Comment
Carney won the Oscar - truthfully, he didn't deserve it - he just plays himself.
It's a trip down memory lane in the modern (70s) world.
The nostalgics will love it as will cat lovers - but, it fails to strike the right chord or make a lasting impression.
Trailer...
The(ir) Blurb...
Harry is a retired teacher in his 70s living in the Upper West Side of New York City where his late wife and he raised his children--where he's lived all his life. When the building he lives in 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.
Cast & Characters
Art Carney as Harry Coombes;
Rene Enriquez as Jesus - Deli Manager;
Herbert Berghof as Jacob Rivetowski;
Michael McCleery as Mugger;
Avon Long as Leroy;
Rashel Novikoff as Mrs. Rothman;
Philip Bruns as Burt Coombes;
Cliff De Young as Burt Coombes Jr.;
Josh Mostel as Norman Coombes;
Dolly Jonah as Elaine Coombes;
Sybil Bowan as Old Landlady;
Joe Madden as Panhandler;
Bette Howard as Morgue Clerk;
Patricia Fay as Airport Security Woman;
Muriel Beerman as Taxi Driver