The true story of Forrest Tucker, from his audacious escape from San Quentin at the age of 70 to an unprecedented string of heists that confounded authorities and enchanted the public. Wrapped up in the pursuit are a detective, who becomes captivated with Forrest’s commitment to his craft, and a woman, who loves him in spite of his chosen profession.
The Old Man & the Gun
“This story is mostly true.”
Overview
The true story of Forrest Tucker, from his audacious escape from San Quentin at the age of 70 to an unprecedented string of heists that confounded authorities and enchanted the public. Wrapped up in the pursuit are a detective, who becomes captivated with Forrest’s commitment to his craft, and a woman, who loves him in spite of his chosen profession.
Director
David Lowery
Budget
15.8M
Revenue
11.3M
Status
Released
Production
Condé Nast Entertainment, Endgame Entertainment, Identity Films, Sailor Bear, Wildwood Enterprises, Tango Entertainment
Cast
Robert Redford
Forrest Tucker
Casey Affleck
John Hunt
Sissy Spacek
Jewel
Danny Glover
Teddy
Tom Waits
Waller
Tika Sumpter
Maureen
Ari Elizabeth Johnson
Abilene
Teagan Johnson
Tyler
Gene Jones
Mr. Owens
John David Washington
Lt. Kelly
Barlow Jacobs
Offerman
Augustine Frizzell
Sandra
Jennifer Joplin
Martha
Lisa DeRoberts
Helen the Teller
Carter Bratton
Local News Anchor
Mike Dennis
National News Anchor
Tomas Deckaj
Mechanic
Isiah Whitlock Jr.
Detective Gene Dentler
Patrick Newall
Doctor
Daniel Britt
Sheriff
Leah Roberts
Dora the Waitress
Elisabeth Moss
Dorothy
Alphaeus Green, Jr.
Owner
Keith Carradine
Captain Calder
Kevin McClatchy
Agent Morton
Todd Covert
Agent Rick
Kenneisha Thompson
Kelly Lornin
Robert Longstreet
Stephen Beckley, Jr., Esq.
John Wayne Hunt
Trustee Jim
Clara Harris
Detective Wilson
Jordan Trovillion
Angela the Teller
Derek Snow
Security Guard Clayton
Barry Mulholland
Husband
Annie Fitzpatrick
Wife
J. Todd Anderson
Officer Walsh
Torrie Wiggins
Ms. Phillips
Annell Brodeur
Arguing Woman
Toby Halbrooks
Arguing Man
Christine Dye
Marla the Waitress
Tom Lepera
Hungry Guard
Warren Bryson
Agent Summers
Kelly Mengelkoch
Maddie
Asher Parran
Robbie
Kyndra Jefferies
Kyra the Waitress
Kay Geiger
Bank Manager
Nathan Neorr
Agent Krombopulos
Dennis J. Barket
Prison Worker
Cody Gilbert
Forrest, Age 8
Jack Doke
Forrest, Age 12
Alexander M. Partridge
Sandy's Boy
Larry Jack Dotson
Manager #1
Pam Dougherty
Manager #2
Atheena Frizzell
Dora Lee
Marissa Woolf
Raquel
Todd Terry
FBI Agent
Sydney Benter
Reporter
Derek Polen
Bank Employee (uncredited)
John E. Brownlee
Police Officer (uncredited)
Video Gallery
Official Trailer
Trailer 2
