Harry and Tonto (1974) Harry and Tonto

Harry and Tonto ★★★ 1974 A gentle comedy about an energetic septuagenarian who takes a cross-country trip with his cat, Tonto. Never in a hurry, still capable of feeling surprise and joy, he makes new friends and visits old lovers. Carney deserved his Oscar. Mazursky has seldom been better. 115m/C VHS. Art Carney, Ellen Burstyn, Larry Hagman, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Chief Dan George, Arthur Hunnicutt, Josh Mostel, Cliff DeYoung, Philip Bruns, Rene Enriquez, Herbert Berghof, Michael (Mick) McCleery, Melanie Mayron, Michael C. Butler; Cameos: Paul Mazursky; Director: Paul Mazursky; Writer: Paul Mazursky; Writer: Michael C. Butler; Cameo: Bill Conti. Oscars '74: Actor (Carney); Golden Globes '75: Actor—Mus./Comedy (Carney).

At-a-glance
Year Released 1974
Length (in minutes) 115
Display Color
Formats VHS
National Film Registry
Awards
Year Source Award
1975 Golden Globes Actor - Mus / Comedy
1974 Oscars Actor
Credits
Role Name
Actor Arthur Hunnicutt
Actor Ellen Burstyn
Actor Michael (Mick) McCleery
Actor Josh Mostel
Actor Chief Dan George
Actor Cliff DeYoung
Actor Larry Hagman
Actor Rene Enriquez
Actor Geraldine Fitzgerald
Actor Melanie Mayron
Actor Art Carney
Actor Michael C. Butler
Actor Philip Bruns
Actor Herbert Berghof
Cameo Bill Conti
Cinematographer Michael C. Butler
Director Paul Mazursky
Writer Paul Mazursky