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The Sunshine Boys

Based On the book by Neil Simon

The Sunshine Boys is a 1975 American comedy film directed by Herbert Ross and produced by Ray Stark, released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and based on the 1972 play by Neil Simon about two legendary (and cranky) comics brought together for a reunion and revival of their famous vaudeville act. The cast includes Walter Matthau as Clark, real-life experienced vaudevillian actor George Burns as Lewis, and Richard Benjamin as Ben, with Lee Meredith, F. Murray Abraham, Carol Arthur, Jennifer Lee, Rosetta LeNoire, Howard Hesseman and Ron Rifkin in supporting roles.

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Release date:
November 6, 1975
Director:
Herbert Ross
Cast:
F. Murray Abraham, George Burns, Richard Benjamin, Ron Rifkin, Rosetta LeNoire
Genre:
Comedy
Country:
United States
Language:
English

Book vs Film

Cover of The Sunshine Boys
The Book · 1973

The Sunshine Boys

Neil Simon

★ 3.0 / 5 1 ratings · Open Library
Poster for The Sunshine Boys
The Film · 1975

The Sunshine Boys

Herbert Ross

★ 7.1 / 10 7,341 votes · IMDb

Reached the screen 2 years after publication.

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