The Sunshine Boys
1975 · 111 MIN · IMDB 7.1 · 6,986 VOTES · DIR. Herbert Ross
Overview
Lewis and Clark, aka The Sunshine Boys, were famous comedians during the vaudeville era, but off-stage they couldn't stand each other and haven't spoken in over 20 years of retirement. Willy Clark's nephew is the producer of a TV variety show that wants to feature a reunion of this classic duo. It is up to him to try to get the Sunshine Boys back together again.
Dialogue Timeline — 650 lines
A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE
01:14:39 They're out, Mr. Schaeffer. We're ready to go any time you are.
01:16:06 - How come? - You just swallowed the stick.
01:17:46 - Then I'm gonna be sick. - Sit down.
01:19:03 My turn. Now, is your father living or deceased?
01:20:30 She was standing on 43rd and 44th Street.
01:21:56 Do you mind? I'll direct this show.
01:23:13 You know what you are? You're a quack. A quack.
01:24:32 Will you go outside and do this?
01:26:19 I knew Monday.
01:27:41 Sure. I understand.
01:29:39 How about a little pinochle? Two cents a point.
01:31:10 I mean, if he gives it a chance, I think he may like it, don't you?
01:32:55 Yeah, and about 150 get-well cards from people all over the country.
01:34:12 - You can't take it. - I'll think it over.
01:35:40 Now, don't jump when I say this, it's not as bad as it sounds.
01:37:17 With Variety.
01:38:52 All right, if he wants to come up, I won't stop him.
01:40:28 - Get my coat, Ben. - All right.
01:42:08 Look who's here to see you, Willy.
01:43:53 It's good to see the both of you like this.
01:45:38 What did you want me to do? Fold it in my pocket?
01:47:03 - And how about you? - Wonderful news.
01:48:37 Yeah. Keep talking, I'll fall asleep.
01:50:04 She couldn't hear the music.
Cast & Characters
Walter Matthau
Willy Clark
George Burns
Al Lewis
Richard Benjamin
Ben Clark
Lee Meredith
Nurse in Sketch - 'Miss McIntosh'
Carol Arthur
Mrs. Doris Green - Al's Daughter
Rosetta LeNoire
Odessa - Willy's Nurse
F. Murray Abraham
Mechanic
Howard Hesseman
Mr. Walsh - Commercial Director
James Cranna
Mr. Schaeffer - TV Director
Ron Rifkin
T.V. Floor Manager
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed650
Dialogue density5.9 lines / min
First line01:14:39
Final line01:50:04
Production Record
DirectorHerbert Ross
LanguageEnglish
IMDb votes6,986