Harry and Tonto
“Get a lift.”
Synopsis
Harry Coombes is a retired teacher in his 70s who has lived in the Upper West Side of New York City all his life. When his building 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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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"HARRY & TONTO" TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-09-20
Top Cast
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Art Carney
Harry
Ellen Burstyn
Shirley
Geraldine Fitzgerald
Jessie
Chief Dan George
Sam Two Feathers
Larry Hagman
Eddie
Philip Bruns
Burt
Herbert Berghof
Rivetowski
Josh Mostel
Norman
Melanie Mayron
Ginger
Avon Long
Leroy
Arthur Hunnicutt
Wade
Barbara Rhoades
Hooker
Dolly Jonah
Elaine
Cliff DeYoung
Burt Jr.
Sybil Bowan
Old Landlady
Sally Marr
Cat Lady
René Enríquez
Grocery Clerk
Cliff Norton
Used Car Salesman
Release History & Theatrical Window
Atlanta International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 12, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$980K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$9.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
9.39x
+$8.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Mazursky
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Mazursky, Josh Greenfeld
- Original Score
- Bill Conti
- Original Title
- Harry and Tonto
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Budget
- $980K
- Worldwide Gross
- $9.2M
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Mazursky
Paul Mazursky, Josh Greenfeld
Bill Conti
Michael C. Butler
Richard Halsey
Paul Mazursky
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Mazursky
Writer
Paul Mazursky
Director
Paul Mazursky
Producer
Richard Halsey
Editor
Josh Greenfeld
Writer
Michael C. Butler
Director of Photography
Bill Conti
Original Music Composer
Albert Wolsky
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Harry and Tonto
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Harry and Tonto about?
Harry Coombes is a retired teacher in his 70s who has lived in the Upper West Side of New York City all his life. When his building 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.
Who directed Harry and Tonto?
Harry and Tonto was directed by Paul Mazursky.
Who stars in Harry and Tonto?
The principal cast of Harry and Tonto includes Art Carney, Ellen Burstyn, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Chief Dan George, Larry Hagman.
When was Harry and Tonto released and how long is it?
Harry and Tonto was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
What was the box office and production budget of Harry and Tonto?
Harry and Tonto had a reported production budget of $980K and grossed $9.2M at the worldwide box office (9.39 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Harry and Tonto?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Harry and Tonto was composed by Bill Conti.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Harry and Tonto?
Harry and Tonto holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).