Age-Old Friends


Age-Old Friends is a 1989 television drama film directed by Allan Kroeker and starring Hume Cronyn and Vincent Gardenia, who won Primetime Emmy Awards for their performances. It was written by Bob Larbey, based on his play A Month of Sundays.

Premise

Two men at an affluent retirement home fight for their independence and dignity in old age.

Cast

The Los Angeles Times raved, "HBO tonight gives us the performance of the season in the story of the season. Hume Cronyn and Age-Old Friends are that outstanding."

Awards

Hume Cronyn won a Primetime Emmy Award for Primetime [Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie|Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Movie] and Vincent Gardenia won Primetime Emmy [Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie|Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Movie].