''Age-Old Friends'' is a 1989 television

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directed by Allan Kroeker and starring

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and

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, who won Primetime Emmy Awards for their performances. It was written by

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, based on his play ''A Month of Sundays''.

Premise

Two men at an affluent retirement home fight for their independence and dignity in old age.

Cast

as John Cooper *

as Michael Aylott * Tandy Cronyn as Julia * Barry Flatman as Peter *

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as Nurse Wilson *

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as Mrs. Baker * Aaron Schwartz as Dr. Spears

Reception

The ''

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'' raved, "HBO tonight gives us the performance of the season in the story of the season. Hume Cronyn and ''Age-Old Friends'' are that outstanding."

Awards

Hume Cronyn won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Movie and Vincent Gardenia won Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Movie.

References

External links

* 1989 television films 1989 films 1989 crime drama films American films based on plays Films scored by Stanley Myers 1980s English-language films {{US-tv-drama-film-stub