The story is based on the real life Forrest Tucker, a career criminal who was adept at robbing banks and escaping from prison. He continued to rob banks well into his senior years and that is where this story picks up. While fleeing a recent robbery, Forrest (Redford) meets Jewel (Sissy Spacek) and a relationship develops.

The two bond over coffee and conversation and it’s great to see an older couple (or any couple for that matter) charm each other without the necessity of charming the pants off each other. Redford gets to deliver the most casual and delightful lines and Spacek is utterly engaging herself as they both seem completely comfortable letting all of their life lines show.

Projects like this don’t get to see the light of day that often, as the relaxed pace and non incendiary view of crime doesn’t usually spell big box office. But don’t miss your chance to see two master craftsmen at work doing what they do best.

Rob Hudson
www.theoldmanandthegun.com.au

THE OLD MAN AND THE GUN is based on the true story of Forrest Tucker (Robert Redford), from his audacious escape from San Quentin at the age of 70 to an unprecedented string of heists that confounded authorities and enchanted the public. Wrapped up in the pursuit are detective John Hunt (Casey Affleck), who becomes captivated with Forrest’s commitment to his craft, and a woman (Sissy Spacek), who loves him in spite of his chosen profession.

Directed by David Lowery (A Ghost Story, Pete’s Dragon) and starring Robert Redford (Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid, All is Lost), Sissy Spacek (The Help), Casey Affleck (Manchester by the Sea), Danny Glover (Lethal Weapon), Tika Sumpter (Ride Along) and Tom Waits (Seven Psychopaths) – The Old Man And The Gun is in Australian cinemas November 15!
www.TheOldManAndTheGun.com.au

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