Harry and Tonto

Harry and Tonto (1974)★ 7.3/10

R · US · 115 min · August 9, 1974

Adventure
Comedy
Drama
Romance

Directed by: Paul Mazursky

Written by: Paul Mazursky, Josh Greenfeld

When his apartment building is torn down, a retired lifelong New Yorker goes on a cross-country odyssey with his beloved cat Tonto.

Cast & crew

Art CarneyHarry

Ellen BurstynShirley

René EnríquezGrocery Clerk

Herbert BerghofRivetowski

Michael McCleeryMugger

Rashel NovikoffMrs. Rothman

Philip BrunsBurt

Cliff De YoungBurt Jr.

Josh MostelNorman

Dolly JonahElaine

Sybil BowanOld Landlady

Videos

"HARRY & TONTO" TRAILER

Art Carney Wins Best Actor: 1975 Oscars

Awards · 2 wins, 2 nominations

WinnerGolden Globes, USA 1975Golden Globe · Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical
WinnerAcademy Awards, USA 1975Oscar · Best Actor in a Leading Role
NomineeGolden Globes, USA 1975Golden Globe · Best Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical
NomineeAcademy Awards, USA 1975Oscar · Best Writing, Original Screenplay

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