The Sunshine Boys
“For the price of a movie, you'll feel like a million.”
Synopsis
Lewis and Clark, aka The Sunshine Boys, were famous comedians during the vaudeville era, but off-stage they couldn't stand each other and haven't spoken in over 20 years of retirement. Willy Clark's nephew is the producer of a TV variety show that wants to feature a reunion of this classic duo. It is up to him to try to get the Sunshine Boys back together again.
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The Sunshine Boys - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-04-05
Top Cast
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Walter Matthau
Willy Clark
George Burns
Al Lewis
Richard Benjamin
Ben Clark
Lee Meredith
Nurse in Sketch (Miss McIntosh)
Carol Arthur
Mrs. Doris Green, Al's Daughter
Rosetta LeNoire
Odessa, Willy's Nurse
F. Murray Abraham
Mechanic
Howard Hesseman
Mr. Walsh, Commerical Director
James Cranna
Mr. Schaeffer, TV Director
Ron Rifkin
T.V. Floor Manager
Fritz Feld
Mr. Gilbert
Phyllis Diller
Self
Steve Allen
Self
Jennifer Lee
Helen Clark
Jennifer Lee Pryor
Helen Clark
Jack Bernardi
Man at Audition
Garn Stephens
Eddie - Stage Manager
Santos Morales
Desk Clerk
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 6, 1975
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herbert Ross
- Screenplay & Story
- Neil Simon
- Original Score
- Irwin Fisch
- Original Title
- The Sunshine Boys
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herbert Ross
Neil Simon
Irwin Fisch
David M. Walsh
John F. Burnett
Ray Stark
Department Leadership Roster
Herbert Ross
Director
Albert Brenner
Production Design
Ray Stark
Producer
John F. Burnett
Editor
Patricia Norris
Costume Design
Neil Simon
Screenplay
Irwin Fisch
Original Music Composer
David M. Walsh
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sunshine Boys
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What is The Sunshine Boys about?
Lewis and Clark, aka The Sunshine Boys, were famous comedians during the vaudeville era, but off-stage they couldn't stand each other and haven't spoken in over 20 years of retirement. Willy Clark's nephew is the producer of a TV variety show that wants to feature a reunion of this classic duo. It is up to him to try to get the Sunshine Boys back together again.
Who directed The Sunshine Boys?
The Sunshine Boys was directed by Herbert Ross.
Who stars in The Sunshine Boys?
The principal cast of The Sunshine Boys includes Walter Matthau, George Burns, Richard Benjamin, Lee Meredith, Carol Arthur.
When was The Sunshine Boys released and how long is it?
The Sunshine Boys was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for The Sunshine Boys?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sunshine Boys was composed by Irwin Fisch.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Sunshine Boys?
The Sunshine Boys holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).