Wrestling Ernest Hemingway

"...and other lies your friends let you get away with."

Dec 17 1993 PG-13 2h 3m
Drama, Romance

Frank, a retired Irish seaman, and Walter, a retired Cuban barber, are two lonely old men trapped in the emptiness of their own lives. When they meet in a park Frank is able to start a conversation after several attempts. They begin to spend time together and become friends. But because of their different characters they often quarrel with each other and finally seperate after Frank misbehaves to Walter's friend Elaine.

Plot

Frank, a retired Irish seaman, and Walter, a retired Cuban barber, are two lonely old men trapped in the emptiness of their own lives. When they meet in a park Frank is able to start a conversation after several attempts. They begin to spend time together and become friends. But because of their different characters they often quarrel with each other and finally seperate after Frank misbehaves to Walter's friend Elaine.

Written by

Steve Conrad

Directed by

Randa Haines

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Warner Bros. Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

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