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Feature film — 1993

Wrestling Ernest Hemingway (1993)

6.32h 3mDrama

Frank, a retired Irish seaman, and Walter, a retired Cuban barber, are two lonely old men trapped in the emptiness of their own lives. When they meet in a park Frank is able to start a conversation after several attempts. They begin to spend time together and become friends. But because of their different characters they often quarrel with each other and finally seperate after Frank misbehaves to Walter's friend Elaine.

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A high-signal pick with 55 votes.

Warner Bros. Pictures

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Director: Randa Haines

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Cast & crew

Robert Duvall as Walter

Robert Duvall

Walter

Richard Harris as Frank

Richard Harris

Frank

Shirley MacLaine as Helen Cooney

Shirley MacLaine

Helen Cooney

Sandra Bullock as Elaine

Sandra Bullock

Elaine

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Marty Belafsky

Ned Ryan

Piper Laurie as Georgia

Piper Laurie

Georgia

Micole Mercurio as Bernice

Micole Mercurio

Bernice

Adam Arkin as Bookstore Manager

Adam Arkin

Bookstore Manager

Ed Amatrudo as Henry's Dad

Ed Amatrudo

Henry's Dad

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