About this release
Director/co-writer David Lowery's crime drama is based on the true story of Forrest Tucker, a career criminal who escaped from San Quentin State Prison in 1979 and embarked on a spree of bank robberies. Robert Redford stars as the gentlemanly septuagenarian robber. While evading a dedicated detective (Casey Affleck), he embarks on a late-life romance with a woman (Sissy Spacek) who accepts him in spite of his status as a wanted criminal.
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Disc 1
DVD
The Old Man & the Gun (2018)
94 min
ComedyCrimeDrama
The true story of Forrest Tucker, from his audacious escape from San Quentin at the age of 70 to an unprecedented string of heists that confounded authorities and enchanted the public. Wrapped up in the pursuit are a detective, who becomes captivated with Forrest’s commitment to his craft, and a woman, who loves him in spite of his chosen profession.
Credits
Director
David Lowery
Writer
David Lowery
Cast
Robert Redfordas Forrest Tucker
Casey Affleckas John Hunt
Sissy Spacekas Jewel
Danny Gloveras Teddy
Tom Waitsas Waller
Tika Sumpteras Maureen
Ari Elizabeth Johnsonas Abilene
Teagan Johnsonas Tyler
Gene Jonesas Mr. Owens
John David Washingtonas Lt. Kelly
Cinematographer
Joe Anderson
Composer
Daniel Hart
Editor
Lisa Zeno Churgin
Producer
James D. Stern
Dawn Ostroff
Jeremy Steckler
Anthony Mastromauro
Bill Holderman
Toby Halbrooks
James M. Johnston
Robert Redford
Release Details
- Packaging
- Keep Case
Images
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- July 1, 2026