movielover11 Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 I was wondering if anyone has seen the film Harry and Tonto with Art Carney. I'd love to see it but can't find the DVD anywhere. Is this DVD out of print? Also, I see TCM will show this film on Dec. 1st. Has anyone seen it? Any thoughts of this film? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tikisoo Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 TCM has shown Harry & Tonto in the past. But because I don't have cable (or TCM) missed it. But the discussions here intrigued me so I looked for it on my local library's database. Borrowed the DVD from the library and enjoyed it very much. The premise is fun, although some parts are a bit contrived making it feel a little dated. The great performances -especially Art Carney's- elevate any flaws in the story. Definitely worth seeing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfpcc1 Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Actually the timing of this showing of Harry And Tonto is interesting. Larry Hagman has a small part in it and he just left us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacCaulayConnor Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Glad to see "Harry and Tonto" will be shown soon. I really love this movie. Highly recommend it. It's funny, when I heard about Larry Hagman dying, the first thing I thought of was his brief , but memorable, turn as one of Harry's sons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpompper Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 "Harry and Tonto" is wonderful. I have it on DVD (purchased several years ago, now) and don't watch it regularly because it makes me cry . . . no, sob. I'm glad I have it to watch whenever I want to, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slaytonf Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 You can find it on major DVD sties. Movies Unlimited and Amazon have it for under $10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bildwasser Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Harry and Tonto seems to show up fairly often, though not anywhere near as often as the well-known usual suspects. I too thought of Larry Hagman's role in this movie. Not much screen time, but well done. I've noticed that one of the plot points of HAT, that of a widower who is on a cross country trip to visit his children, who are a bit screwed up, is also found in About Schmidt and Everybody's Fine. I don't think the latter two were deliberately copying it, but it's hard not to notice the similarities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Grillot Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 Harry and Tonto reminded of Tonto and the Lone Ranger, also When will Stoker's Dracula be shown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allhallowsday Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 TCM shows HARRY AND TONTO occasionally. I always watch if I know it's on. Tonto reminds me of my own cat, but I've loved this movie for decades, long before my boy showed up. CHIEF DAN GEORGE is one of the best parts, but I think all of the actors do a wonderful job with an unusual script, a character study. I love HARRY AND TONTO; it's a favorite. 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CinemaInternational Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 It's one of my favorites. Its just such a warm, sensitive film, and I think it is director Paul Mazursky's best. Its a lovely film, and I'm probably one of the few who loves the fact that Art Carney won the Oscar for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagebrush Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 27 minutes ago, CinemaInternational said: I'm probably one of the few who loves the fact that Art Carney won the Oscar for it. I'm glad he won, too! Also, people just have no idea how hard it is to work with a feline. 😄 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slaytonf Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 6 hours ago, Gene Grillot said: Harry and Tonto reminded of Tonto and the Lone Ranger, also When will Stoker's Dracula be shown. I didn't think the message board software could tolerate such a non sequitur. Anyway, broadcasting decisions are in the hands of the TCM scheduling gods. If you mean the 1992 adaptation, checking here: http://www.tcm.turner.com/tcmdb/title/18878/Bram-Stoker-s-Dracula/ every month or so will give you advance notice if it will be on. The air date and time will appear under the title. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allhallowsday Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Just watched. 😀 I understand it better. Truly a great film with great performances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skimpole Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Carney's win, and I've probably said this before, is one of Oscar's most egregious mistakes. This was a year when three of the leading actors of their generation (Jack Nicholson, Al Pacino and Gene Hackman) gave their best performances in three of the best of American films. And there's no shortage of better performances that year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allhallowsday Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 ^I'm glad ART CARNEY won, but you make a good point. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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