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Ripping a page from John Steinbeck's novel Travels with Charley, this bittersweet comedy follows an old codger named Harry as he takes a cross-country trip with his cat, Tonto, as a companion. The film earned Carney a Best Actor Academy Award.
Original Release
08/12/1974
US Release
08/12/1974
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Art Carney | Harry Coombes / Harry |
| René Enríquez | Grocery Clerk |
| Herbert Berghof | Jacob Rivetowski / Rivetowski |
| Michael McCleery | Mugger |
| Avon Long | Leroy |
| Rashel Novikoff | Mrs. Rothman |
| Philip Bruns | Burt Coombes / Burt |
| Cliff De Young | Burt Jr. / Burt Coombes Jr. |
| Josh Mostel | Norman Coombes / Norman |
| Dolly Jonah | Elaine Coombes / Elaine |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Art Carney | Harry Coombes / Harry |
| René Enríquez | Grocery Clerk |
| Herbert Berghof | Jacob Rivetowski / Rivetowski |
| Michael McCleery | Mugger |
| Avon Long | Leroy |
| Rashel Novikoff | Mrs. Rothman |
| Philip Bruns | Burt Coombes / Burt |
| Cliff De Young | Burt Jr. / Burt Coombes Jr. |
| Josh Mostel | Norman Coombes / Norman |
| Dolly Jonah | Elaine Coombes / Elaine |
| Sybil Bowan | Old Landlady |
| Joe Madden | Panhandler |
| Bette Howard | Morgue Clerk |
| Patricia Fay | Airport Security Woman |
| Muriel Beerman | Taxi Driver |
| Louis Guss | Dominic |
| Clint Young | Bus Driver |
| Cliff Norton | Used Car Salesman |
| Melanie Mayron | Ginger |
| Michael Butler | Hitchhiker |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Paul Mazursky | Producer |
| Anthony Ray | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1975 | Oscar | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Won |
| 1975 | Oscar | Best Writing, Original Screenplay | Nominated |
| 1975 | Golden Globe | Best Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical | Nominated |
| 1975 | Golden Globe | Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical | Won |
