The Gin Game (1981): Cast
The Gin Game is a 1981 drama directed by Terry Hughes, starring Hume Cronyn as Weller Martin and Jessica Tandy. It runs 1 hour 23 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 23m (83 min)
- Director
- Terry Hughes
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- RKO/Nederlander Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Gin Game About?
The premise of The Gin Game without spoilers.
Two elderly residents, Weller Martin and Fonsia Dorsey, meet in a nursing home and become companions. Weller teaches Fonsia gin‑rummy, but she wins every hand, boosting her confidence and frustrating him. Their games lead to lengthy conversations about family and life outside, which gradually turn into verbal duels as each tries to expose and belittle the other's weaknesses.
The Gin Game Themes & Keywords
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- actress recreates her stage role
- cronyn and tandy
- gin rummy
- winning streak
- wife and husband lead actors
- filmed play
- retirement home
- pulitzer prize source
- poor loser
The Gin Game Cast & Characters
Hume Cronyn leads the cast as Weller Martin, with Jessica Tandy as Fonsia Dorsey. Directed by Terry Hughes.
- Director Terry Hughes
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Hume Cronyn as Weller Martin -
Jessica Tandy as Fonsia Dorsey
More from Terry Hughes
More films directed by Terry Hughes: Forever Golden! A Celebration of the Golden Girls, Mrs. Santa Claus, The Butcher’s Wife and Barnum.
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The Gin Game FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Gin Game, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Gin Game?
The Gin Game runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).
When was The Gin Game released?
The Gin Game was released on April 21, 1981.
Who directed The Gin Game?
The Gin Game was directed by Terry Hughes.
More films by Terry Hughes Who is in the cast of The Gin Game?
The Gin Game stars Hume Cronyn as Weller Martin and Jessica Tandy as Fonsia Dorsey.
Does The Gin Game have a post-credit scene?
No. The Gin Game has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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