Harvey (1996 film)
| Harvey | |
|---|---|
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| Based on | Harvey by Mary Chase |
| Written by | Joseph Dougherty |
| Directed by | George Schaefer |
| Starring | Harry Anderson Leslie Nielsen Swoosie Kurtz |
| Music by | Ragnar Rosinkranz |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Robert Halmi Don Gregory |
| Producer | Lisa Towers |
| Cinematography | David Geddes |
| Editor | Michael Eliot |
| Running time | 120 minutes |
| Production companies | Don Gregory Productions Hallmark Entertainment |
| Original release | |
| Network | CBS |
| Release | July 18, 1999 |
Harvey is a 1996 American made-for-television fantasy-comedy film and a remake of the 1950 classic film (starring James Stewart) based on Mary Chase's 1944 play of the same name. The television adaptation was directed by George Schaefer (his final film project) and starred Harry Anderson (as the eccentric Elwood P. Dowd), Leslie Nielsen, and Swoosie Kurtz.[1] Though it was filmed in 1996, the film sat on the shelf until July 18, 1999, when it was finally broadcast by CBS, two years after Schaefer's death.
Plot
Anderson stars as Elwood P. Dowd, a lovable eccentric who claims to have a six-foot invisible rabbit named Harvey as his best friend. Although that amuses people, Elwood's sister Veta (Kurtz) wants him committed to an asylum. Dr. Chumley (Nielsen), the operator of the facility, and several of his employees end up believing in Elwood and that forces them to make their own decisions about his future.
Cast
- Harry Anderson as Elwood P. Dowd
- Leslie Nielsen as Dr. Chumley
- Swoosie Kurtz as Veta Simmons
- Jonathan Banks as C.J. Lofgren, cab driver
- Jessica Hecht as Miss Ruth Kelly
- William Schallert as Judge Gaffney
- Lisa Akey as Myrtle Mae Simmons
- Jim O'Heir as Duane Wilson
- Robert Wisden as Dr. Sanderson
- Lynda Boyd as Mrs. Chumley
- Alex Ferguson as Zabladowski
- Sheila Moore as Mrs. Chauvenet
- Sheelah Megill as Miss Tewksbury
- Robin Kelly as Mrs. Greenwalt
- Ingrid Tesch as Girl Reporter
Production
The film was shot in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
References
- ^ "Harvey:Overview". Movies MSN. Archived from the original on June 9, 2012. Retrieved December 3, 2010.