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Plot

On the occasion of wealthy patriarch Burt Lancaster's 77th birthday, his Long Island home is invaded by well-meaning family members. Lancaster is bored by the well-meaning interference of his grown children, but he thrives on the company of his grandchildren, especially 5-year-old Macaulay Culkin (in a terrific pre-star performance). To the kids, Lancaster reveals what he really wants as a birthday present: an old-fashioned Viking funeral! From this point on, the ending of Rocket Gibraltar is a "done deal", but getting there is all the fun. A superb, hand-picked cast--including Suzy Amis, Sinead Cusack, John Glover, Bill Pullman and Kevin Spacey -does full justice to Amos Poe's whimsical, often deeply touching script.
MPAA Rating:
Genre(s):
Comedy,Drama
Run Time:
99min.
Theatrical Release Date:
09/02/1988
DVD Release Date:
09/16/2003
Distributor(s):
Columbia Pictures
Director(s):
Daniel Petrie
Starring:
Burt Lancaster , Suzy Amis , Patricia Clarkson , Frances Conroy , Sinéad Cusack
Themes:
Family Gatherings,Generation Gap
Tone:
Heartwarming,Affectionate,Autumnal,Bittersweet,Poignant,Whimsical
Keywords:
birthday,blacklist,daughter,family,film-director,funeral,grandchildren,grandson,patriarch,son,writer
Country of Origin:
USA (09-02-1988)
Language:
English