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(1974) is a poignant road comedy-drama that follows Harry Coombes , a 72-year-old retired teacher, and his orange tabby cat, Tonto , as they journey across America. After being evicted from his New York apartment for urban renewal, Harry embarks on a cross-country trip to visit his three children while encountering a colorful cast of strangers who change his perspective on aging and life. 🎬 Key Film Details Director : Paul Mazursky Writer : Paul Mazursky and Josh Greenfeld Release Date : August 9, 1974

: He reconnects with his daughter, Shirley, a bookstore owner. _cb01_ac_Harry_e_Tonto_1974

The film is structured as a series of vignettes documenting Harry’s travels from the East Coast to the West. : Harry is forcibly removed from his home. (1974) is a poignant road comedy-drama that follows

: Harry picks up a 16-year-old hitchhiker named Ginger and later shares a jail cell with Sam Two Feathers, a Native American medicine man. The film is structured as a series of

: He briefly stays with his son, Burt, but finds the household chaotic.

: Art Carney (Harry), Ellen Burstyn (Shirley), and Larry Hagman (Eddie) Awards : Art Carney won the Academy Award for Best Actor 🛤️ The Journey

: The trip concludes in California with his youngest son, Eddie. Art Carney Wins Best Actor: 1975 Oscars