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Harry and Tonto: Directed by Paul Mazursky. With Art Carney, René Enríquez, Herbert Berghof, Michael McCleery. When his apartment building is torn down, a retired lifelong New Yorker goes on a cross-country odyssey with his beloved cat Tonto.
Harry and Tonto (1974) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Before making a decision as to a permanent living situation, Harry, with Tonto in tow, decides to visit his bookstore owning divorcée daughter Shirley Mallard in Chicago, Illinois. But the planned New York City to Chicago flight changes out of circumstances to a road trip.
The story of "Harry and Tonto" is played in a series of vignettes once Harry is forcibly removed from his New York City apartment, making way for an urban parking lot. That in itself is a disquieting commentary on modern life, when a commercial parking structure carries more value than human life.
Harry is shoved by a young man who knocks his grocery bag to the ground. Harry says he's been mugged four times this year. Harry identifies the dead body of a friend. Harry leaves Tonto (sleeping? dead?) in a kennel and later tells his son that he passed away.
Harry and Tonto (1974) - The girl at the end, building the sandcastle, was played by Paul Mazursky's daughter, Jill.
James Cagney was originally offered the role of Harry. Other people considered for the role were Sir Laurence Olivier and Cary Grant before Art Carney was finally cast. Paul Mazursky 's words to Carney were, "You'll win an Oscar", which turned out to be prophetic.
Harry and Tonto: Directed by Paul Mazursky. With Art Carney, René Enríquez, Herbert Berghof, Michael McCleery. When his apartment building is torn down, a retired lifelong New Yorker goes on a cross-country odyssey with his beloved cat Tonto.
Harry and Tonto Jump to Academy Awards, USA (2) Golden Globes, USA (2) National Board of Review, USA (1) Writers Guild of America, USA (1) Kinema Junpo Awards (1) 4 wins & 3 nominations
Actor: Harry and Tonto. Tonto, a ginger tabby, was co-star and an integral part in the road movie Harry and Tonto (1974). He appeared with Art Carney, who played his owner, in more than half the scenes.
