Nobody's Fool

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Nobody's Fool
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R,1hr 50min
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1994
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Paramount
Synopsis: Paul Newman earned an Oscar nomination (and won citations from the New York Film Critics Circle and the Berlin International Film Festival) for his performance in this well-drawn comedy-drama. Sully (Newman) is a 60-year-old man who emotionally seems to have never quite emerged from adolescence; scraping by on part-time work in construction, Sully has built a life around avoiding responsibility. He hasn't spoken with his ex-wife (Elizabeth Wilson) in years, he lives in a rooming house owned by his ... Full Synopsis
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The first of two infuriatingly overlooked collaborations in the 1990s between writer/director Robert Benton and actor Paul Newman, this comedy-drama based on a novel by Richard Russo is a cinematic treasure that deserves to be regarded as a late-career classic from both men. In the role of irresponsible handyman Sully, Newman gives what has to be labeled one of his finest performances. His is an extremely ... Full Review
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