Garbo Talks(1984)
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Garbo Talks Synopsis
When New York accountant Gilbert Rolfe finds out his mother has a brain tumor, he is devastated. His incorrigible mother, Estelle, has one last wish: to meet the great Greta Garbo. Gilbert, wanting to do this last thing for her, sets out on a wild goose chase through the streets of New York City to track down the iconic star, at the expense of his personal life and much to the chagrin of his wife, Lisa. Can he find Garbo before it's too late?
Garbo Talks (1984) is a comedy and drama film directed by Sidney Lumet, released on October 12, 1984 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Anne Bancroft, Ron Silver, Carrie Fisher and Catherine Hicks. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 35 ratings.
- Director:
- Sidney Lumet
- Writers:
- Larry Grusin
- Producers:
- Burtt Harris, Elliott Kastner
- Cinematographer:
- Andrzej Bartkowiak
- Composer:
- Cy Coleman
- Production:
- United Artists, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
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Garbo Talks Cast & Crew
Main cast
Anne Bancroft
as Estelle Rolfe
Ron Silver
as Gilbert Rolfe
Carrie Fisher
as Lisa Rolfe
Catherine Hicks
as Jane Mortimer
Steven Hill
as Walter Rolfe
Howard Da Silva
as Angelo Dakakis
Dorothy Loudon
as Sonya Apollinar
Harvey Fierstein
as Bernie Whitlock
Hermione Gingold
as Elizabeth Rennick
Richard B. Shull
as Shepard Plotkin
Michael Lombard
as Mr. Morganelli
- Ed Crowley
Ed Crowley
as Mr. Goldhammer
Key crew
Directed by Sidney Lumet, written by Larry Grusin, produced by Burtt Harris and Elliott Kastner.
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Garbo Talks Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 35 ratings.
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Garbo Talks – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Garbo Talks online?
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Garbo Talks (1984) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Garbo Talks?
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The main cast of Garbo Talks (1984) includes Anne Bancroft, Ron Silver, Carrie Fisher, Catherine Hicks and Steven Hill. The film was directed by Sidney Lumet. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Garbo Talks released?
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Garbo Talks was released on October 12, 1984 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is Garbo Talks worth watching?
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Garbo Talks (1984) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 35 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Garbo Talks?
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