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Age-Old Friends

1989-12-16 · 90 min · ★ 7.7

TV Movie · Comedy

John Cooper is in a retirement home. There are strict rules for the residents, but he refuses to fall into passivity. He flirts constantly with Nurse Wilson and spends time with his best buddy Michael Aylott, who's slowly drifting into senility.

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Directors
Allan Kroeker
Production companies
ITV Central
Countries
United States of America, Canada
Status
Released

Top Cast

Hume CronynHume CronynJohn Cooper
Vincent GardeniaVincent GardeniaMichael Aylott
Michele ScarabelliMichele ScarabelliNurse Wilson
Anna FergusonAnna FergusonSupervisor
Barry FlatmanBarry FlatmanPeter
Tandy CronynTandy CronynJulia
Esther RolleEsther RolleMrs. Baker

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