Cocoon Movie Review 1985

Humanist fantasy in which senior citizens discover their fountain of youth is actually a breeding ground for aliens. Heartwarming, one-of-a kind drama showcases elderly greats Ameche, Brimley, Gilford, Cronyn, and Tandy. A commendable, recommendable venture. Based on David Saperstein's novel and followed by "Cocoon: The Return."

Distribution

Baker & Taylor Inc., 2709 Water Ridge Pkwy., Ste. 500, Charlotte, NC 28217, Phone: (704)357-3500, Toll-free: 800-775-1800, Email: btinfo@btol.com, URL: http://www.btol.com

Available on VHS
Running time 117 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Sci Fi, Fantasy, Swimming, Alien Beings--Benign, Growing Older, Alien Babes

Screenplay

Tom Benedek

Cast

Wilford Brimley, Brian Dennehy, Steve Guttenberg, Don Ameche, Tahnee Welch, Jack Gilford, Hume Cronyn, Jessica Tandy, Gwen Verdon, Maureen Stapleton, Tyrone Power, Barret Oliver, Linda Harrison, Herta Ware, Clint Howard

Director

Ron Howard

Music

James Horner

Producer

David Brown, 20th Century-Fox, Richard D. Zanuck, Lili Fini Zanuck

Awards

Oscars 1985: Support. Actor (Ameche), Visual FX.