Wrestling Ernest Hemingway (1993)
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.
Director: Randa Haines
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Robert Duvall as Walter |
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Richard Harris as Frank |
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Shirley MacLaine as Helen Cooney |
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Sandra Bullock as Elaine |
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Marty Belafsky as Ned Ryan |
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Piper Laurie as Georgia |
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Micole Mercurio as Bernice |
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Adam Arkin as Bookstore Manager |
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Ed Amatrudo as Henry's Dad |
| Directing | Randa Haines | Director |
| Writing | Steven Conrad | Writer |
| Production | Danna Blesser | Associate Producer |
| Production | Joe Wizan | Producer |
| Art | Alan E. Muraoka | Art Direction |
| Costume & Make-Up | Roy Bryson | Hairstylist |
| Production | Joseph P. Kane | Unit Production Manager |
| Production | Jim Van Wyck | Co-Producer |
| Sound | Michael Convertino | Original Music Composer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Manlio Rocchetti | Makeup Artist |
| Production | Lora Kennedy | Casting |
| Costume & Make-Up | Luigi Rocchetti | Makeup Artist |
| Art | Waldemar Kalinowski | Production Design |
| Production | Todd Black | Producer |
| Camera | Lajos Koltai | Director of Photography |
| Costume & Make-Up | Joe I. Tompkins | Costume Design |
| Art | Florence Fellman | Set Decoration |
| Editing | Paul Hirsch | Editor |