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Last modified: Dec. 7, 2018

The Old Man and the Gun

Release Date: Friday, October 5, 2018 Limited

Director: David Lowery

Starring: Robert Redford Casey Affleck Sissy Spacek Danny Glover Tom Waits

PG-13 Crime N/A

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Plot

What's the story about?

Plot
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.
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Top Cast

The lead cast starring in The Old Man and the Gun.

Crew Behind the Film

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The film's director David Lowery last directed An Almost Christmas Story and Peter Pan & Wendy. The film's writer Sean McGinly last wrote The Great Buck Howard.

Producers
Bill Holderman
Anthony Mastromauro
Robert Redford

Production Details

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Key Facts

  • Based on the 2003 "The New Yorker" article by David Grann.

Production Updates for The Old Man and the Gun

Completed

Changed The Old Man and the Gun movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. Wrapped production May 2017 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Principal photography is scheduled to begin in early spring 2017 in Ohio.

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. David Lowery will write and direct the film, which is based on a 2003 "New Yorker" article. Last announced in August 2010.

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in "development hell."

Announced

Changed the movie production status to Announced. No additional details available for this status.

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Parent Rating
PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for brief strong language
Runtime
N/A
Tagline
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Language
English

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Release Dates

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The Old Man and the Gun was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, October 5, 2018. There were 17 other movies released on the same date, including The Hate U Give, A Star Is Born and Venom. As a limited release, The Old Man and the Gun was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

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