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Catch a Star
Estelle Rolfe (Anne Bancroft) is a strong woman who stands up for her principles – even if it means not crossing a picket line to attend her son’s wedding. Her son Gilbert (Ron Silver) has had his annoyances with her but when she is diagnosed with a terminal illness, he sacrifices all to fulfill his mother’s one wish – to meet the elusive Greta Garbo.
Also appearing are Steven Hill as Estelle’s ex-husband; Carrie Fisher as Gilbert’s wife; Catherine Hicks as Gilbert’s coworker who is trying to become an actress; and Betty Comden as Garbo.
Appearing in cameo roles are Hermione Gingold, George Plimpton, Harvey Fierstein, Howard Da Silva, Dorothy Lamour, and Adolph Greene.
Directed by Sidney Lumet.
Run time: 1 hour, 43minutes
Rated PG-13.
My personal rating: B
Estelle Rolfe (Anne Bancroft) is a strong woman who stands up for her principles – even if it means not crossing a picket line to attend her son’s wedding. Her son Gilbert (Ron Silver) has had his annoyances with her but when she is diagnosed with a terminal illness, he sacrifices all to fulfill his mother’s one wish – to meet the elusive Greta Garbo.
Also appearing are Steven Hill as Estelle’s ex-husband; Carrie Fisher as Gilbert’s wife; Catherine Hicks as Gilbert’s coworker who is trying to become an actress; and Betty Comden as Garbo.
Appearing in cameo roles are Hermione Gingold, George Plimpton, Harvey Fierstein, Howard Da Silva, Dorothy Lamour, and Adolph Greene.
Directed by Sidney Lumet.
Run time: 1 hour, 43minutes
Rated PG-13.
My personal rating: B
