Nobody's Fool Movie Review 1994

Newman shines as 60-year-old Donald "Sully" Sullivan, a construction worker who, in spite of himself, begins mending his many broken relationships over the course of the holiday season. Seemingly plotless scenario is sprinkled with enough humor, hope, and understated inspiration to become a delightfully modest celebration of a perfectly ordinary man. Character-driven story is blessed with commendable performances by supporting players--obviously inspired by Newman's brilliant portrayal. Based on the novel by Richard Russo.

Distribution

Paramount Home Video, 5555 Melrose Ave., 5555 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90038, Phone: (323)956-5000, URL: http://www.paramount.com, Remarks: Does not handle retail queries from consumers; contact your local video distributor.

Available on VHS
Running time 110 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Comedy Drama, Growing Older, Dads, Family Reunions

Screenplay

Robert Benton

Cast

Paul Newman, Jessica Tandy, Bruce Willis, Melanie Griffith, Dylan Walsh, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Gene Saks, Josef Sommer, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Philip Bosco, Margo Martindale, Jay Patterson

Cinematography

John Bailey

Director

Robert Benton

Music

Howard Shore

Producer

Scott Rudin, Arlene Donovan, Michael Hausman, Paramount Pictures

Awards

Berlin Intl. Film Fest. 1994: Actor (Newman); N.Y. Film Critics 1994: Actor (Newman); Natl. Soc. Film Critics 1994: Actor (Newman).