Grumpy Old Men (1993)
Grumpy Old Men was the link movie connecting 12 Angry Men and Charade.
Linked through Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau.
Both Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau appeared in Grumpy Old Men.
About Grumpy Old Men
"The best of enemies until something came between them."
For decades, next-door neighbors and former friends John and Max have feuded, trading insults and wicked pranks. When an attractive widow moves in nearby, their bad blood erupts into a high-stakes rivalry full of naughty jokes and adolescent hijinks.
Directed by Donald Petrie
Written by Mark Steven Johnson, William Davies
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The film was nominated for AFI's 100 Years... 100 Laughs.
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Score by Alan Silvestri
The original music for Grumpy Old Men was composed by Alan Silvestri, although the article does not provide further details about the score or soundtrack.
Movie trivia
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Mark Steven Johnson wrote the screenplay for Grumpy Old Men while working as a secretary at Orion Pictures, originally envisioning Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, and Sophia Loren in the lead roles.
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Walter Matthau was initially hesitant to accept his role but was convinced by Jack Lemmon and his son Charles Matthau.
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Filming was delayed until February 2, 1993, due to a lack of snowfall, despite the cast and crew arriving in Minnesota in January.
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The ice-shanty scenes were filmed on Lake Rebecca, while interior scenes were shot at Paisley Park Studios.
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Filming wrapped on June 23, 1993, after a delay caused by Matthau contracting pneumonia during a fight scene filmed in subzero temperatures.
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Grumpy Old Men was a surprise hit, grossing $70 million in the U.S. and Canada against a budget of $35 million.
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