Rocky is really a very different kind of character from peter falk, personally, observed roommates director peter yates. Peter michael falk was born on september 16, 1927, in new york city, new york. Roommates movie cast printed photograph signed in ink co. It reminded me of jackasss bad grandpa nothing subtle. Shop for roommates movie cast related autographs, signed photographs, historical documents and manuscripts from the worlds largest collection. I thought, if you cant score with this one, hang it up. This printed black and white photograph with scenes from the movie roommates is signed by both actors in blue. The movie covers the next three decades in their lives. Scenes from the movie roommates in the rainbow kitchen homestead, pa circa 1995 starring peter falk, julianne moore, d.
This movie was filmed in my hometown, and at the hospital where i worked at the time it was made. Peter falks hilarious acceptance speech for columbo emmys. An elderly, yet youngatheart man, moves in with his grandson, and. Directed by peter yates with more cuteness than credibility, roommates becomes a vehicle. In the film 1987, actor peter falk donned oldage makeup to play a senior citizen. Get the best deals on vhs tapes peter falk when you shop the largest.
Falk stars as rocky holzcek, a cantankerous 76yearold. The kind of movie people say hollywood doesnt make anymore, roommates is a truly heartwarming film about the lifelong relationship between irascible old rocky peter falk and his orphaned. Apr 24, 2012 inspired by a true story, rocky holeczek is a uniquely vibrant man, who at the age of 107, is the oldest employed baker in pittsburgh. Sweeney julianne moore ellen burstyn at the best online prices at ebay. His roommate is his grandson, michael, a 35yearold surgeon. Roommates pg a relentlessly heartwarming intergenerational story about a feisty, ancient guy peter falk, wrinkled like a cinnamon bun and rumbling in polish like an immigrant, nursing. Peter falk was great as the old geezer though the makeup sometimes was. Sure he came through and was a stand up grandpa but not that loveable.
This gentle comedy drama chronicles the 30 year relationship between a grandfather and the orphan grandson he raised. We met here to talk about his new film roomates we had a great chat. Stay in the know with the latest movie news and cast interviews at. Peter falk, best known as tvs columbo, welcomes his roommates role in which, over the course of the film, he ages to 107. Sweeney, julianne moore, jan rubes the pg movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 48 min, and received a score of out of 100 on metacritic, which. They often played cards and joked around which i found really funny. See his 1987 film happy new year for a deception so brilliant it. Cantankerous rocky holeczek took 5year old michael in after his parents were. Roommates tells the story of a 75yearold man who adopts his 6yearold grandson rather than let him be sent to an orphanage. I liked that the story was continuous in the sense it took place over about 30 years. Peter falk biography, age, wife, movies and net worth. Identikit and personal data name peter last name falk pseudonym peter falk born september 16, 1927 died june 25, 2011 gender. Peter falk couldnt be happier that he may go unrecognized as pittsburgh centenarian rocky holeczek in the movie, roommates.
Sweeney shares a roof with the meddling grandfather peter falk who raised him. The film was marketed with the tagline, some people talk. But as the movie progresses, and downtoearth hardships such as the loss of family members becomes part of the story, the characters become deeper, and the truly touching love of an old man for his family, and the love of a man for his grandfather come through. Julianne moore roommates rainbow kitchen peter falk. Roommates 1995 is a comedy, drama movie starring peter falk and d. Get the best deals on comedy peter falk vhs tapes when you shop the largest online selection at. The grandfather is named rocky not a good sign and is played by peter falk.
Roommates movie cast printed photograph signed in ink cosigned by. Peter falk s makeup wasnt believable and sort of ruined the movie for me. When youre 107 and going strong, you do whatever you want. Peter falk gives a fabulously diverse performance, aging more than half a century during the duration of the film, which was based on screenwriter max apples reallife experiences captured in the book roommates. A relentlessly heartwarming intergenerational story, based on an autobiographical book by max apple, roommates hollywood, pg is about a feisty, ancient guy peter falk, wrinkled like a.
Peter falk is excellent, as is the supporting cast. Peter falk s portrayal of a cantankerous old man is just great throughout. I have been waiting for this movie to make it to bluray but until them i still. At the age of 3, his right eye was surgically removed due to cancer. Watch roommates starring peter falk in this drama on directv. His early career choices involved becoming a certified public accountant, and he worked as an efficiency expert for the. Peter, as you know, is a very outgoing and joyful person. You could watch this film for 20 minutes youll hear somebody say. Roommates is a 1995 american comedydrama film, starring peter falk, d.
He graduated from ossining high school, where he was president of his class. Sweeney and julianne moore, directed by peter yates. Inspired by a true story, rocky holeczek is a uniquely vibrant man, who at the age of 107, is the oldest employed baker in pittsburgh. I was unimpressed with the writing and found little to endear me to the peter falk character. In the film happy new year 1987, actor peter falk donned oldage makeup to play a senior citizen. Jan 21, 2020 peter falk is an american actor, best known for the of television detective lieutenant columbo in the television series columbo. Sweeney, and julianne moore, directed by peter yates. Peter falk talks about his new movie roommates, the moment he decided to become an actor, and the influence of john cassavetes on his work and on cinema. Peter falk started his career on stage in 1955 as a film and television actor. The grandfather is named rocky not a good sign and is played by peter falk, in another one of his amazing impersonations of old people. Eight years later, he did it again, twice, in the tv movie remake of the sunshine boys 1995 and this film, a comedydrama.
The original music score was composed by elmer bernstein. Peter michael falk september 16, 1927 june 23, 2011 was an american actor and comedian, known for his role as lieutenant columbo in the longrunning television series columbo 19682003, for which he won four primetime emmy awards 1972, 1975, 1976, 1990 and a golden globe award 1973. A pretty forgotten little movie that has some poignant moments. I think i was about 14 or 15 when i saw this movie for the first time. Roommates 1995 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Very underated movie and with the passing of peter falk people should see this hidden gem. Eight years later, he did it again, twice, in the tv movie remake of the sunshine boys 1995 and this film, a. Roommates is a warm, touching movie about family,love, and relationships.
Peter falk talks about his new movie, roommates, in which he ages to 107. The pittsburgh film office is a 501c3 nonprofit economicdevelopment agency promoting the 10 counties of southwestern pennsylvania to the film industry. Sweeney in roommates 1995 ellen burstyn in roommates 1995 peter falk in. His roommate is his grandson, michael, a 35yearold surgeon whom he. Sweeney, julianne moore, ellen burstyn an elderly yet youngatheart man moves in with his grandson, and both their lives turn upsidedown.
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