Harry and Tonto

Synopsis: Feature film. A version of the Lear story displaced to modern America. When Harry, a retired English teacher, is evicted from his apartment he cries out a tirade from King Lear. Like Lear, Harry has three children and as he journeys across the country with his cat Tonto (who may be seen to embody the role of the Fool in its companionship and loyalty) to visit them he discovers that a disempowered old man receives scant respect from the world. Note: Tonto is Spanish for Fool.
Language: English
Country: United States
Medium: Film; Film. 16mm. col. 115 min.
Technical information: Colour / Sound
Year of release: 1974
Year of production: 1974
Notes: Available on VHS and DVD in the US only.
Subjects: Drama
Keywords: Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Director

Paul Mazursky

Producer

Paul Mazursky

Screenplay

Josh Greenfield; Paul Mazursky

Cast

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