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The Old Man & the Gun
Biography, Comedy, Crime
The film is based on the true story of Forrest Tucker (Robert Redford), from his audacious escape from San Quentin at the age of 70 to an unprecedented string of heists that confounded authorities and enchanted the public. Wrapped up in the pursuit are detective John Hunt (Casey Affleck), who becomes captivated with Forrest’s commitment to his craft, and a woman (Sissy Spacek), who loves him in spite of his chosen profession.
Directed by: David Lowery
Starring: Robert Redford, Casey Affleck, Danny Glover, Tika Sumpter, Tom Waits, Sissy Spacek
Produced by: James D. Stern, Dawn Ostroff, Jeremy Steckler, Anthony Mastromauro, Bill Holderman, Toby Halbrooks, James M. Johnston, Robert Redford
Written by: David Lowery
Based on: The Old Man and the Gun by David Grann
Music by: Daniel Hart
Cinematography: Joe Anderson
Edited by: Lisa Zeno Churgin
Production companies: Endgame Entertainment, Condé Nast Entertainment, Sailor Bear, Identity Films, Tango Productions, Wildwood Enterprises, TSG Entertainment
Distributed by: Fox Searchlight Pictures
Release date: August 31, 2018 (Telluride), September 28, 2018 (United States)
Running time: 93 minutes
Country: United States
Language: English
Cast
Robert Redford as Forrest Tucker
Casey Affleck as John Hunt, a police detective assigned to track down Forrest.
Danny Glover as Teddy Green.
Tika Sumpter as Maureen Hunt, John’s wife.
Tom Waits as Waller.
Sissy Spacek as Jewel, Forrest’s love interest.
Elisabeth Moss as Dorothy.
Isiah Whitlock, Jr. as Gene Dentler.
Keith Carradine as Captain Calder.
John David Washington as Lieutenant Kelley.
Augustine Frizzell as Sandrine.
Gene Jones as Mr. Owens.
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