description Going in Style (1979) Overview
Going in Style is a 1979 American heist comedy-drama written and directed by Martin Brest. It stars George Burns, Art Carney, and Lee Strasberg as three elderly, bored men living in Queens, New York, who decide to rob a bank for excitement. The film balances its comedic heist elements with a melancholic examination of aging, loneliness, and the struggles of senior citizens. It was later remade in 2017 featuring Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, and Alan Arkin in the lead roles.
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Who stars in the original Going in Style (1979)?
The original Going in Style stars George Burns, Art Carney, and Lee Strasberg as three elderly men living in Queens, New York, who decide to rob a bank. The 1979 film was written and directed by Martin Brest.
Was there a remake of Going in Style?
Yes, a 2017 remake of Going in Style was directed by Zach Braff and starred Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, and Alan Arkin. The remake modernized the premise but kept the core concept of three elderly men planning a bank robbery.
What is Going in Style (1979) about?
The film follows three bored, elderly men living in a drab Queens neighborhood who decide to rob a bank for excitement. It balances dark comedy with poignant drama about aging, friendship, and the desire to feel alive.
Who directed Going in Style (1979)?
Going in Style (1979) was written and directed by Martin Brest, who later went on to direct Beverly Hills Cop (1984) and Scent of a Woman (1992). The film was one of Brest's earliest feature directorial efforts.
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