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Harry and Tonto

on BBC Two England

The feature film starring
Art Carney , Ellen Burstyn
Harry is Harry Coombs , an elderly widower. Tonto is simply Tonto, his cat. When the inseparable couple are evicted from their West Side apartment, Harry decides to visit his relations. But circumstances and Ginger - a runaway teenager-change his plans. And there begins his greatest adventure as he wanders across the United States ... This serio-comedy is a vivid portrait of an independent spirit at loose jn the land of ' opportunity'.
Screenplay by PAUL MAZURSKY , JOSH GREENFIELD
Produced and directed by PAUL MAZURSKY (First showing on British television) Films: page 14

Contributors

Unknown:
Art Carney
Unknown:
Ellen Burstyn
Unknown:
Harry Coombs
Unknown:
Paul Mazursky
Unknown:
Josh Greenfield
Directed By:
Paul Mazursky
Harry:
Art Carney
Shirley:
Ellen Burstyn
Sam Two Feathers:
Chief Dan George
Jessie:
Geraldine Fitzgerald
Eddie:
Larry Hagman
Wade:
Arthur Hunnicutt
Burt:
Phil Burns
Norman:
Joshua Mostel
Ginger:
Melanie Mayron
Elaine:
Dolly Jonah
Rivetowski:
Herbert Berghof
Leroy:
Avon Long

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