Going in Style
“Whether they win or lose, they'll be "Going in Style"”
Synopsis
Three kindly old men decide to light up the dimming twilight of their lives with a last blaze of glory – by sticking up a Manhattan bank in broad daylight.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Going in Style 1980 TV trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-08-21
Top Cast
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George Burns
Joe
Art Carney
Al
Lee Strasberg
Willie
Charles Hallahan
Pete
Pamela Payton-Wright
Kathy
Siobhan Keegan
Colleen
Brian Neville
Kevin
Constantine Hartofolis
Boy in Park
Mary Testa
Teller
Jean Shevlin
Mrs. Fein
James Manis
Hot Dog Vendor
Tito Goya
Gypsy Cab Driver
Christopher Wynkoop
Bank Manager
John McComb
Businessman in Bank
Melvin Jurdem
Businessman in Bank
Joseph Sullivan
Moon
Bob Maroff
Cab Driver
Jim Tipton
Crap Dealer
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 25, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$30M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.45x
+$24.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Martin Brest
- Screenplay & Story
- Martin Brest
- Original Score
- Michael Small
- Original Title
- Going in Style
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Budget
- $5.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $30M
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Martin Brest
Martin Brest, Edward Cannon
Michael Small
Billy Williams
Carroll Timothy O'Meara, Robert Swink
Tony Bill, Leonard Gaines, Fred T. Gallo
Department Leadership Roster
Martin Brest
Screenplay
Martin Brest
Director
Anna Hill Johnstone
Costume Design
Michael Small
Original Music Composer
Billy Williams
Director of Photography
Tony Bill
Producer
Stephen Hendrickson
Production Design
Carroll Timothy O'Meara
Editor
Robert Swink
Editor
Fred T. Gallo
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Going in Style
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What is Going in Style about?
Three kindly old men decide to light up the dimming twilight of their lives with a last blaze of glory – by sticking up a Manhattan bank in broad daylight.
Who directed Going in Style?
Going in Style was directed by Martin Brest.
Who stars in Going in Style?
The principal cast of Going in Style includes George Burns, Art Carney, Lee Strasberg, Charles Hallahan, Pamela Payton-Wright.
When was Going in Style released and how long is it?
Going in Style was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
What was the box office and production budget of Going in Style?
Going in Style had a reported production budget of $5.5M and grossed $30M at the worldwide box office (5.45 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Going in Style?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Going in Style was composed by Michael Small.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Going in Style?
Going in Style holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).