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Wrestling Ernest Hemingway

"...and other lies your friends let you get away with."

Frank, a retired Irish seaman, and Walter, a retired Cuban barber, are two lonely old men trapped in the emptiness of their own lives. When they meet in a park Frank is able to start a conversation after several attempts. They begin to spend time together and become friends. But because of their different characters they often quarrel with each other and finally seperate after Frank misbehaves to Walter's friend Elaine.

Top Cast

  • Robert Duvall

    Robert Duvall

    Walter

  • Richard Harris

    Richard Harris

    Frank

  • Shirley MacLaine

    Shirley MacLaine

    Helen Cooney

  • Sandra Bullock

    Sandra Bullock

    Elaine

  • Marty Belafsky

    Marty Belafsky

    Ned Ryan

  • Piper Laurie

    Piper Laurie

    Georgia

  • Micole Mercurio

    Micole Mercurio

    Bernice

  • Adam Arkin

    Adam Arkin

    Bookstore Manager

  • Ed Amatrudo

    Ed Amatrudo

    Henry's Dad

Overview

Frank, a retired Irish seaman, and Walter, a retired Cuban barber, are two lonely old men trapped in the emptiness of their own lives. When they meet in a park Frank is able to start a conversation after several attempts. They begin to spend time together and become friends. But because of their different characters they often quarrel with each other and finally seperate after Frank misbehaves to Walter's friend Elaine.

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