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On the big screen: The Old Man & The Gun
The Old Man & The Gun Forrest Tucker had a long career robbing banks, and he wasn’t willing to retire. The story of Robert Tucker’s audacious escape from San Quentin at the age of 70 and the unprecedented string of heists that confounded authorities and enchanted the public. Wrapped up in the pursuit are detective …
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The Old Man & The Gun
Forrest Tucker had a long career robbing banks, and he wasn’t willing to retire.
The story of Robert Tucker’s audacious escape from San Quentin at the age of 70 and the unprecedented string of heists that confounded authorities and enchanted the public.
Wrapped up in the pursuit are detective John Hunt, who becomes captivated with Forrest’s commitment to his craft, and a woman who loves Tucker in spite of his chosen profession.
Cast: Robert Redford, Casey Affleck, Tika Sumpter, Sissy Spacek, Elisabeth Moss, Danny Glover
Directed by David Lowery
Produced by Bill Holderman, Anthony Mastromauro, Dawn Ostroff, Robert Redford, Jeremy Steckler, James D Stern