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. It is up to him to try to get the Sunshine Boys back together again.
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Awards Dominance
Wins
Nominations
1 Oscar · 3 Golden Globe
Won
1976
Actor in a Supporting Role
George Burns
Actor
Walter Matthau
Art Direction
Art Direction: Albert Brenner; Set Decoration: Marvin March
Writing (Screenplay Adapted from Other Material)
Neil Simon
1976
Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
Sunshine Boys, The
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
Walter Matthau
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture
Richard Benjamin
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
George Burns
Best Screenplay - Motion Picture
Neil Simon
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