Better Late Than Never
“They steal a train -- they'll steal your heart.”
Synopsis
Harry Landers is a feisty senior citizen who refuses to abide by the rules in a stodgy retirement home run by a dour Ms. Davis, in which Harry leads a revolt by the other goated senior citizen residents against the establishment.
Top Cast
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Harold Gould
Harry Landers
Strother Martin
J.D. Ashcroft
Tyne Daly
Ms. Davis
Harry Morgan
Mr. Scott
Marjorie Bennett
Marjorie Crane
Victor Buono
Dr. Zoltan Polos
George Gobel
Captain Taylor
Jeanette Nolan
Lavinia Leventhal
Donald Pleasence
Colonel Riddle
Larry Storch
Sheriff
Lou Jacobi
Milton Cohen
Paula Trueman
Alke Elam
William Bogert
Dr. Webster
Joyce Bulifant
Jean Wallace
Woody Chambliss
Woody
Bill Fiore
Tom Wallace
Arch Johnson
Foreman
Tom Spratley
Tom
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Crenna
- Screenplay & Story
- Greg Strangis, Robert Stitzel, John Carpenter
- Original Score
- Charles Fox
- Original Title
- Better Late Than Never
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Factor/Newland Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Crenna
Greg Strangis, Robert Stitzel, John Carpenter
Charles Fox
Ronald W. Browne
Jerry Dronsky
Robert Birnbaum, William Hogan, Greg Strangis
Department Leadership Roster
Greg Strangis
Writer
John Carpenter
Writer
Richard Crenna
Director
Ronald W. Browne
Director of Photography
Robert Birnbaum
Producer
Jerry Dronsky
Editor
Charles Fox
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Better Late Than Never
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Better Late Than Never about?
Harry Landers is a feisty senior citizen who refuses to abide by the rules in a stodgy retirement home run by a dour Ms. Davis, in which Harry leads a revolt by the other goated senior citizen residents against the establishment.
Who directed Better Late Than Never?
Better Late Than Never was directed by Richard Crenna.
Who stars in Better Late Than Never?
The principal cast of Better Late Than Never includes Harold Gould, Strother Martin, Tyne Daly, Harry Morgan, Marjorie Bennett.
When was Better Late Than Never released and how long is it?
Better Late Than Never was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Better Late Than Never?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Better Late Than Never was composed by Charles Fox.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Better Late Than Never?
Better Late Than Never holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).