Released:
1984-10-12

Overview:
When New York accountant Gilbert Rolfe finds out his mother has a brain tumor, he is devastated. His incorrigible mother, Estelle, has one last wish: to meet the great Greta Garbo. Gilbert, wanting to do this last thing for her, sets out on a wild goose chase through the streets of New York City to track down the iconic star, at the expense of his personal life and much to the chagrin of his wife, Lisa. Can he find Garbo before it's too late?

Director:
Sidney Lumet

Runtime:
1h 43min

Genre:
Comedy, Drama

• Cast:
• 
  Anne Bancroft
  as
  Estelle Rolfe
• 
  Ron Silver
  as
  Gilbert Rolfe
• 
  Carrie Fisher
  as
  Lisa Rolfe
• 
  Catherine Hicks
  as
  Jane Mortimer
• 
  Steven Hill
  as
  Walter Rolfe