The Sunshine Boys

About The Sunshine Boys

Lewis and Clark, aka The Sunshine Boys, were famous comedians during the vaudeville era, but off-stage they couldn't stand each other and haven't spoken in over 20 years of retirement. Willy Clark's nephew is the producer of a TV variety show that wants to feature a reunion of this classic duo.

The Sunshine Boys (1975) is a comedy film directed by Herbert Ross. Released in November 1975, it runs 111 minutes.

Walter Matthau appears as Willy Clark, George Burns as Al Lewis, Richard Benjamin as Ben Clark, and Lee Meredith as Nurse in Sketch (Miss McIntosh). Written by Neil Simon. It is adapted from a stage production.

Shelv files it under comedian, reunion, vaudeville, and new york city. American members can watch it on Darkroom.

Funny Girl, Annie Hall, and Chicago make useful companions to The Sunshine Boys, all filed under based on play or musical. It scores 6.9 out of 10 from 114 TMDB voters and it carries a PG rating.