The Out of Towners (1970)

User Rating:

6.9/10   

Director:

Arthur Hiller

Writer:

Neil Simon (written by)

Release Date:

28 May 1970 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy

Tagline:

When they take you for an out-of-towner, they really take you.

Plot:

George Kellerman and his wife make a trip to New York, where he is about to take a new job. This journey turns out to be a trip to hell...

Plot Keywords:

New York City | Train | Strike | Waldorf Astoria Hotel | Mugging

Awards:

Nominated for 2 Golden Globes. Another 2 wins

Cast

Jack Lemmon	...	George Kellerman
Sandy Dennis	...	Gwen Kellerman
Sandy Baron	...	Lenny Moyers
Anne Meara	...	Purse Snatching Victim in Police Station
Robert Nichols	...	Passenger
Ann Prentiss	...	Airline Stewardess #1
Ron Carey	...	Barney Polacek, Cab Driver in Boston
Philip Bruns	...	Officer Meyers
Graham Jarvis	...	Murray the mugger
Carlos Montalbán	...	Manuel Vargas
Robert King	...	Agent in Boston
Johnny Brown	...	Waiter in Train
Dolph Sweet	...	Police Sgt Kavalefski
Thalmus Rasulala	...	Police Officer (as Jack Crowder)
Jon Korkes	...	First Burglar

Also Known As:

The Out-of-Towners (USA) (poster title)

Runtime:

98 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

Argentina:Atp | Chile:TE | Finland:S | Sweden:11 | USA:G | Australia:PG | Singapore:PG

Filming Locations:

Bohemia, Long Island, New York, USA

Company:

Jalem Productions

Trivia:

The first airport scene showing the Kellerman's departure was filmed at MacArthur Airport in Islip, Long Island.

Goofs:

Continuity: As George and Gwen pull over on the way to the airport to have a brief chat, it is clear they are in a country setting - the view out of the front window is of trees, grass, and foliage. But after their brief conversation, and without driving anywhere, the same view shows a busy street with shops and businesses all around them.

Quotes:

Gwen Kellerman: My husband and I haven't eaten or slept since yesterday morning!

Movie Connections:

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One of the funniest comedies I've ever seen

I'm a huge fan of Jack Lemmon. I loved him in the Apartment and the Odd Couple. Out-of-Towners is a timeless classic comedy in my opinion. I mean come on! Jack Lemmon in a Neil Simon story? How can you go wrong with that? There are alot of funny lines that Jack Lemmon uses that makes the movie what it is. I couldn't imagine anyone else playing the role of George Kellerman. This movie is a definte classic comedy that will never be forgotten.