A stubborn man past his prime reflects on his life of strict independence and seeks more from himself.
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- Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 5 wins & 8 nominations.
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| Paul Newman | ... |
Sully
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| Jessica Tandy | ... |
Miss Beryl
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| Bruce Willis | ... |
Carl Roebuck
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| Melanie Griffith | ... |
Toby Roebuck
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| Dylan Walsh | ... |
Peter
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| Pruitt Taylor Vince | ... |
Rub Squeers
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| Gene Saks | ... |
Wirf
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| Josef Sommer | ... |
Clive Peoples, Jr.
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| Philip Seymour Hoffman | ... |
Officer Raymer
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| Philip Bosco | ... |
Judge Flatt
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| Catherine Dent | ... |
Charlotte
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| Alexander Goodwin | ... |
Will
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Carl J. Matusovich | ... |
Wacker
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| Jay Patterson | ... |
Jocko
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| Jerry Mayer | ... |
Ollie Quinn
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| Angela Pietropinto | ... |
Cass
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| Alice Drummond | ... |
Hattie
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| Margo Martindale | ... |
Birdy
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| Angelica Page | ... |
Ruby
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| Richard Mawe | ... |
Ralph
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Joe Paparone | ... |
Rufus
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| Shannah Laumeister Stern | ... |
Didi
(as Shannah Laumeister)
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John Leighton | ... |
Funeral Director
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Kenneth Frawley | ... |
Horace Yaney
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John Marcus Powell | ... |
Whit
(as Marcus Powell)
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Frank W. Inness | ... |
Garbage Man
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Page Johnson | ... |
C. W. Lomax
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William Raymond Calhoun | ... |
Vernon
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Bob Heitman | ... |
Lawyer from Albany
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Drenda Spohnholtz | ... |
Girl at the Country Club
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| Gerry Robert Byrne | ... |
Charlie
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| Anibal O. Lleras | ... |
Juror (uncredited)
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| Elizabeth Wilson | ... |
Vera (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Robert Benton | ||
Written by
| Richard Russo | ... | (novel) |
| Robert Benton | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Arlene Donovan | ... | producer |
| Scott Ferguson | ... | associate producer |
| Michael Hausman | ... | executive producer |
| Scott Rudin | ... | producer |
Music by
| Howard Shore | ||
Cinematography by
| John Bailey | ||
Editing by
| John Bloom | ||
Editorial Department
| Terry Hager | ... | color timer (as Terry Haggar) |
| John Steele Hill | ... | assistant film editor |
| Antonia Van Drimmelen | ... | associate editor |
Casting By
| Ellen Chenoweth | ||
Production Design by
| David Gropman | ||
Art Direction by
| Dan Davis | ||
Set Decoration by
| Gretchen Rau | ||
Costume Design by
| Joseph G. Aulisi | ||
Makeup Department
| Dale Bach-Siss | ... | makeup artist: Bruce Willis |
| Roy Bryson | ... | hair stylist |
| Alan D'Angerio | ... | hair stylist: Ms. Griffith (as Alan Dangerio) |
| Naomi Donne | ... | makeup artist: Ms. Griffith |
| Kim Santantonio | ... | hair stylist: Bruce Willis |
| Monty Westmore | ... | makeup artist: Mr. Newman |
Production Management
| Gerry Robert Byrne | ... | post-production supervisor / unit supervisor |
| Michael Hausman | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Joe Camp III | ... | first assistant director |
| Chitra F. Mojtabai | ... | second assistant director |
| Richard Oswald | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Rand Angelicola | ... | scenic artist |
| Mark Bachman | ... | scenic artist |
| Michael L. Benson | ... | set dresser (as Michael Benson) |
| Nancy Gayle Boytos | ... | set dresser |
| Ed Check | ... | assistant art director |
| Daniel Finn | ... | Key Construction Grip / construction grip |
| David Scott Gagnon | ... | set dresser |
| Peter Gelfman | ... | lead man |
| Franklyn Gottbetter | ... | construction shop manager |
| Sandy Hamilton | ... | property master |
| Brent Haywood | ... | construction foreman |
| Jennifer Krause | ... | camera scenic artist |
| Jessica Lanier | ... | assistant set decorator |
| Martin Lasowitz | ... | assistant property master |
| Byron K. Lovelace | ... | set dresser (as Byron Lovelace) |
| Ken Nelson | ... | construction coordinator (as Kenneth D. Nelson) |
| Susan Paley | ... | art department coordinator |
| Robert Topol | ... | master scenic artist |
| M. Tony Trotta | ... | camera scenic artist |
| Rick Butler | ... | assistant art director (uncredited) |
| Will Scheck | ... | greensperson (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Lee Dichter | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Sofia Dillot | ... | apprentice sound editor |
| Jane McCulley | ... | adr editor |
| Danny Michael | ... | sound mixer |
| Eytan Mirsky | ... | assistant sound editor |
| James H. Nau | ... | assistant adr editor |
| Maurice Schell | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Andrew Schmetterling | ... | boom operator |
| Anthony Starbuck | ... | cableperson |
| Louis Cerborino | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
| Richard P. Cirincione | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
| Laura Civiello | ... | dialogue editor (uncredited) |
| Kay Denmark | ... | adr boom operator (uncredited) |
| Larry Hopkins | ... | layback sound mixer (uncredited) |
| Dan Korintus | ... | assistant sound editor (uncredited) |
| Brian Vancho | ... | foley artist (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Rodman Kiser | ... | special effects assistant (as Rod Kiser) |
| Tom Ryba | ... | special effects |
Stunts
| Michael Brockman | ... | stunts |
| Peter Bucossi | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Roy Farfel | ... | stunts |
| Gregg Smrz | ... | stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Phil Abraham | ... | first assistant camera |
| Greg Addison | ... | electrician |
| Robert M. Andres | ... | rigging grip (as Bob Andres) |
| Robin Brown | ... | first assistant camera |
| Don Cerrone | ... | first company grip |
| Eugene C. DePasquale | ... | grip (as Eugene De Pasquale) |
| Kenneth Fundus | ... | dolly grip (as Ken Fundus) |
| Melinda Sue Gordon | ... | still photographer: additional photography |
| Joseph Grimaldi | ... | electrician |
| Bruce Hamme | ... | dolly grip |
| Kerry Hayes | ... | still photographer |
| Jonathan Herron | ... | camera operator |
| Larry Huston | ... | first assistant camera Steadicam |
| Jeremy Knaster | ... | assistant chief lighting technician |
| Zbignew Kuros | ... | location grip |
| Dominique Levy | ... | camera trainee |
| Bobby Mancuso | ... | second assistant camera |
| Larry McConkey | ... | steadicam operator |
| Peter A. Mian | ... | video assist operator (as Peter Mian) |
| Mike Moyer | ... | chief lighting technician |
| Bill O'Leary | ... | chief lighting technician |
| Charles Quinlivan | ... | rigging grip |
| John Raugalis | ... | rigging electrician (as John Rugalis) |
| Bobby Vercruse | ... | electrician |
| Lee Vercruse | ... | electrician |
| Paul Volo | ... | grip |
| Paul Wachter | ... | second company grip |
| S.B. Weathersby | ... | camera loader |
| Lamont Crawford | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Gábor Kövér | ... | director of photography: second unit (uncredited) |
| Rick Marroquin | ... | grip (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Kim Davis-Wagner | ... | extras casting (as Kimberly Davis) |
| Jenny R. Evans | ... | extras casting assistant |
| Jill Greenberg | ... | casting associate (as Jill Greenberg Sands) |
| Avy Kaufman | ... | additional casting |
| David H. Kramer | ... | adr voice casting (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Bob Carrabs | ... | costumer |
| Kendall Errair | ... | costume supervisor |
| James Hammer | ... | assistant costume designer (as Jim Hammer) |
| Benjamin Wilson | ... | costume supervisor (as Ben Wilson) |
Location Management
| Laura Berning | ... | location assistant |
| Maria T. Bierniak | ... | assistant location manager (as Maria Bierniak) |
| John A. Johnston | ... | location foreperson (as John Johnston) |
| Daniel Strol | ... | location manager |
| Chris Bagnall | ... | location assistant (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Chris Cozens | ... | auricle control systems |
| Vic Fraser | ... | music preparation |
| John Kurlander | ... | music mixer / music recording engineer |
| The London Metropolitan Orchestra | ... | additional music performed by |
| Mitch Miller | ... | musician: "Silver Bells" |
| Suzana Peric | ... | music editor |
| Nic Ratner | ... | assistant music editor |
| Simon Rhodes | ... | assistant recording engineer |
| Liz Schrek | ... | music production coordinator |
| Howard Shore | ... | conductor / orchestrator |
| Graham Walker | ... | music production supervisor |
| Mark Berrow | ... | musician: violin (uncredited) |
| Dan Goldwasser | ... | soundtrack producer (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Robin Squibb | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Francis Connolly Jr. | ... | transportation captain |
| Timothy Shannon | ... | transportation co-captain |
| James Patrick Whalen Jr. | ... | transportation coordinator (as James P. Whalen Jr.) |
| Leo Fotopoulos | ... | transportation (uncredited) |
| Ted Schambers | ... | driver (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Karen Cahill | ... | craft service |
| John 'JR' Craigmile | ... | payroll accountant (as John 'J.R.' Craigmile) |
| Robert DaGasta | ... | production assistant |
| Timothy Donohue | ... | production assistant (as Tim Donohue) |
| Liz Dykhouse | ... | assistant production accountant |
| Beau Flynn | ... | assistant: Mr. Rudin |
| Marisa Forzano | ... | assistant: Mr. Benton |
| Raul Gutierrez | ... | assistant: Mr. Rudin |
| Lisa Layer | ... | assistant: Ms. Donovan |
| Sondra Lee | ... | dialogue coach |
| Ian MacGregor | ... | production assistant |
| Phil J. Minsky | ... | caterer and chef |
| Eric Myers | ... | publicist (as Eric Meyers) |
| Anne Nevin | ... | production coordinator |
| Darice O'Mara | ... | assistant: Mr. Newman |
| Evan Perazzo | ... | production assistant |
| Angela Quiles | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Derick Richards | ... | production assistant |
| Peter Riche | ... | assistant: Mr. Rudin |
| Matthew Salvato | ... | production assistant |
| Spike Seldin | ... | production executive |
| Martin Solomon | ... | typographer |
| Vincente Stasolla | ... | production assistant |
| Catherine Talese | ... | production assistant |
| Jay Traynor | ... | production assistant |
| Matilde Valera | ... | production accountant (as Matilde P. Valera) |
| Henry Wolf | ... | title designer |
| Frank D. Woodward | ... | caterer (as Frank Woodward) |
| Andrew Zolot | ... | production assistant |
| Eric Zuckerman | ... | production assistant |
| Aimee DeBaun | ... | assistant (uncredited) |
| Stephen J. Eads | ... | assistant: Bruce Willis (uncredited) |
| Willo Hausman | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Robert Lamkin | ... | caterer (uncredited) |
| Michael Mendelsohn | ... | production financing (uncredited) |
| Bill Timoney | ... | adr voice group (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Marsha Rorales Gordon | ... | thanks |
| Clara Lou Gould | ... | thanks |
| John Johnson | ... | thanks |
| Richard Russo | ... | special thanks |
| Jessica Tandy | ... | dedicatee |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Paramount Pictures (1994) (United States) (theatrical)
- KSS (1995) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Sogepaq Distribución (1995) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Transmundo Films (1995) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Transmundo Home Video (THV) (1995) (Argentina) (VHS)
- National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (1998) (United States) (tv)
- Emerald (2004) (Argentina) (DVD)
- Emerald (2004) (Argentina) (VHS) (re-edited)
- Emerald (2007) (Argentina) (DVD) (re-release)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2007) (United States) (DVD)
- IPA Asia Pacific (2012) (Taiwan) (DVD)
- Iris (2016) (Italy) (tv)
- Cecchi Gori Distribuzione (1995) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Columbia Tri-Star Films (1996) (Belgium) (theatrical)
- Columbia TriStar Films (1996) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Pyramide Distribution (1995) (France) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century Fox (1995) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Columbia TriStar Home Video (1996) (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Film Office (1996) (France) (video)
- Hollydan Works (1994) (Yugoslavia)
- Paris Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- ARRI / Camera Service Center (camera equipment provided by)
- C.T.S. Studios (music recorded at)
- Descriptive Video Works (descriptive video)
- For Stars Catering (catering)
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (acknowledgement)
- J.G. Films (negative cutting)
- La-La Land Records (soundtrack) (limited edition)
- Lansdowne Studios (music mixed at)
- Lightnin' Production Rentals (transportation equipment)
- London Philharmonic Orchestra (music performed by)
- Spectral Recording Dolby Stereo Digital (in selected theatres worldwide)
- The Effects House (main and end titles)
- The London Metropolitan Orchestra (additional music performed by)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Sully is a rascally ne'er-do-well approaching retirement age. While he is pressing a worker's compensation suit for a bad knee, he secretly works for his nemesis Carl, and flirts with Carl's young wife Toby. Sully's long-forgotten son and his family have moved back to town, so Sully faces unfamiliar family responsibilities. Meanwhile, Sully's landlady's banker son plots to push through a new development and evict Sully from his mother's life. Written by Reid Gagle |
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| Taglines | In a town where nothing ever happens... everything is about to happen to Sully. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $20,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Early in the film, the elderly character Mrs. Beryl (played by Jessica Tandy) says, "I think this may be the year God finally lowers the boom on me." The character's words proved sadly to be prophetic. Jessica Tandy did in fact die before the theatrical release of the film. See more » |
| Goofs | When Sully and Peter are stealing the snowblower from the Tip Top construction yard, Peter has to climb the fence to get in. Once in, Sully throws him a bolt cutter to cut the chain holding the snowblower. Why didn't they just use the bolt cutter to get in instead of climbing the fence? And if that wasn't possible, how did they get the snowblower out? See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in I.Q./Ri¢hie Ri¢h/Ready to Wear/Nobody's Fool/Mixed Nuts/The Jungle Book (1994). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Call Me Irresponsible See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Bouquets by Christine... florist for Hattie's funeral at St.Luke's cemetery in Beacon, NY See more » |
| Quotes |
Carl Roebuck:
Sixty years old and still getting crushes on other men's wives. I would hope by the time I'm your age, I'm a little smarter than that. Sully: Can't hurt to hope. You sure are off to a slow start. See more » |