7 Movies Starring George Burns

A Damsel in Distress

A Damsel in Distress

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1937-11-19

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

101 min

Rated:

APPROVED

IMDB Ratings:

(1214 Reviews)

Director:

George Stevens

Cast:

Writer:

P.G. Wodehouse (screen play)

Ernest Pagano (screen play)

S.K. Lauren (screen play)

P.G. Wodehouse (from the story by)

Fullplot:

Lady Alyce Marshmorton must marry soon, and the staff of Tottney Castle have laid bets on who she'll choose, with young Albert wagering on "Mr. X." After Alyce goes to London to meet a beau (bumping into dancer Jerry Halliday, instead), she is restricted to the castle to curb her scandalous behavior. Albert then summons Jerry to Alyce's aid in order to "protect his investment."

The Sunshine Boys

The Sunshine Boys

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1976-01-30

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

111 min

Rated:

PG

IMDB Ratings:

7.2 (3906 Reviews)

Director:

Herbert Ross

Genres:

Comedy

Fullplot:

Lewis and Clark were famous comedians during the vaudeville era; off-stage, though, they couldn't stand each other and haven't spoken in over 20 years. Ben, Willy Clark's nephew, is the producer of a variety show that wants to feature a reunion of the classic duo. How will Ben convince the crotchety old comedians to put aside their differences before the big show?

Oh, God!

Oh, God!

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1977-10-07

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

98 min

Rated:

PG

IMDB Ratings:

6.5 (6700 Reviews)

Director:

Carl Reiner

Cast:

Writer:

Larry Gelbart (screenplay)

Avery Corman (based on the novel by)

Fullplot:

Jerry Landers, a supermarket assistant manager and a good yet non-religious person, suddenly finds a note in the mail one day that grants him an "interveiw" with God. Thinking it to be a hoax he tosses it away, but when it keeps reappearing he finally gives in. Skeptical at first, he ends up carrying His personal message - that the world can work with what God's given us.

Going in Style

Going in Style

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1979-12-25

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

97 min

Rated:

PG

IMDB Ratings:

7.2 (1731 Reviews)

Director:

Martin Brest

Genres:

ComedyDrama

Cast:

Writer:

Edward Cannon (story)

Martin Brest

Fullplot:

Joe, Al, and Willie are three old men who have resigned themselves to dying. One night, Joe hatches a scheme to put a bit of excitement back into their lives: robbing a bank....

Oh, God! Book II

Oh, God! Book II

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1980-10-03

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

94 min

Rated:

PG

IMDB Ratings:

(1608 Reviews)

Director:

Gilbert Cates

Cast:

Writer:

Josh Greenfeld (story)

Josh Greenfeld (screenplay)

Hal Goldman (screenplay)

Fred S. Fox (screenplay)

Seaman Jacobs (screenplay)

Melissa Miller (screenplay)

Avery Corman (novel)

Fullplot:

Second 'Oh God' movie has God appearing before 11-year-old Tracy Richards to ask for her help to spread his word and influence over the world which she suggests the slogan 'Think God.' Naturaly, Tracy's divorced parents Paula and Don think Tracy's just crazy and plot to halt her 'heaven-sent' mission to spread God's word.

Oh, God! You Devil

Oh, God! You Devil

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1984-11-09

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

97 min

Rated:

PG

IMDB Ratings:

5.3 (1761 Reviews)

Director:

Paul Bogart

Cast:

Writer:

Andrew Bergman

Avery Corman (novel)

Fullplot:

George Burns is back as God, but oops, here he is as Satan, too. A young rock star is ready to sell his soul to Satan, and Satan is all too happy to oblige. Oops! Seems the fellow was watched over by God as a baby, so now the almighty and his nemesis have to duke it out over the soul.

Lambchops

Lambchops

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1929-10-01

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

8 min

IMDB Ratings:

6.7 (246 Reviews)

Director:

Murray Roth

Genres:

ComedyShort

Fullplot:

George and Gracie enter an elegant drawing room, looking everywhere for something. Turns out, they're looking for the audience, and when George spots the camera, they start in on their patter. Gracie wants to convince George that she's smart, not dizzy - it's an uphill struggle of which she's blissfully unaware. Midway through, they break into song: "Do You Believe Me?" It includes a little bit of hoofing as the chatting continues. They end on a story Gracie whispers into George's ear.

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