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The Old Man & the Gun
The true story of Forrest Tucker, 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 a detective, who becomes captivated with Forrest’s commitment to his craft, and a woman, who loves him in spite of his chosen profession.
2018 · Directed by David Lowery · 94 min · Comedy · Crime · Drama · 8 frames
Tagline
This story is mostly true.
Crew
- Written by: David Lowery
- Cinematography: Joe Anderson
- Edited by: Lisa Zeno Churgin
- Music: Daniel Hart
- Production design: Scott Kuzio
- Produced by: James D. Stern, Dawn Ostroff, Jeremy Steckler, Anthony Mastromauro
Cast
- Robert Redford as Forrest Tucker
- Casey Affleck as John Hunt
- Sissy Spacek as Jewel
- Danny Glover as Teddy
- Tom Waits as Waller
- Tika Sumpter as Maureen
- Ari Elizabeth Johnson as Abilene
- Teagan Johnson as Tyler
- Gene Jones as Mr. Owens
- John David Washington as Lt. Kelly
Production
- Country: United States of America
- Language: English
- Studios: Condé Nast Entertainment, Endgame Entertainment, Identity Films, Sailor Bear
- Budget: $15,800,000
- Box office: $11,277,120
- Themes: bank, fbi, texas, based on true story, heist, bank robbery, assumed identity, horse ranch, prison break, neo-noir
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