The Old Man & the Gun (2018)
This story is mostly true.
The true story of Forrest Tucker, from his audacious escape from San Quentin at the age of 70 to an unprecedented string of heists that confounded authorities and enchanted the public. Wrapped up in the pursuit are a detective, who becomes captivated with Forrest’s commitment to his craft, and a woman, who loves him in spite of his chosen profession.
Director: David Lowery
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama
Runtime: 94 min
Release Date: September 27, 2018
Cast
- Robert Redford - Forrest Tucker
- Casey Affleck - John Hunt
- Sissy Spacek - Jewel
- Danny Glover - Teddy
- Tom Waits - Waller
- Tika Sumpter - Maureen
- Ari Elizabeth Johnson - Abilene
- Teagan Johnson - Tyler
- Gene Jones - Mr. Owens
- John David Washington - Lt. Kelly
Screenplay
- David Lowery
- David Grann (Original Story)
Music: Daniel Hart
Cinematography: Joe Anderson
Editing: Lisa Zeno Churgin
Production: Condé Nast Entertainment, Endgame Entertainment, Identity Films, Sailor Bear, Wildwood Enterprises, Tango Entertainment
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $16M
Box Office: $11M
Original Language: en
Themes
Hilarious Heist Gone Wrong, Funny Robber and Failed Heist Joke, Merciless and Violent Heists, Nostalgic Memories and the Past
Keywords
bank, fbi, texas, based on true story, heist, bank robbery, assumed identity, horse ranch, prison break, neo-noir, 1980s, septuagenarian, american midwest, based on magazine, newspaper or article, nonviolent offender
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Old Man & the Gun about?
- The true story of Forrest Tucker, from his audacious escape from San Quentin at the age of 70 to an unprecedented string of heists that confounded authorities and enchanted the public. Wrapped up in the pursuit are a detective, who becomes captivated with Forrest’s commitment to his craft, and a woman, who loves him in spite of his chosen profession.
- Who directed The Old Man & the Gun?
- The Old Man & the Gun was directed by David Lowery.
- Who stars in The Old Man & the Gun?
- The Old Man & the Gun stars Robert Redford, Casey Affleck, Sissy Spacek, Danny Glover, Tom Waits, Tika Sumpter.
- How long is The Old Man & the Gun?
- The Old Man & the Gun has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- What genre is The Old Man & the Gun?
- The Old Man & the Gun is a Comedy, Crime, Drama film.
- What is the budget of The Old Man & the Gun?
- The Old Man & the Gun had a budget of $16M.
- How much did The Old Man & the Gun gross?
- The Old Man & the Gun grossed $11M worldwide.
- Where was The Old Man & the Gun produced?
- The Old Man & the Gun was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Old Man & the Gun?
- The themes of The Old Man & the Gun include: Hilarious Heist Gone Wrong, Funny Robber and Failed Heist Joke, Merciless and Violent Heists, Nostalgic Memories and the Past.