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    Kotch (1971)

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    Rascally and cheerfully optimistic retired salesman Joseph “Kotch” Kotcher (Walter Matthau) leaves the family home of his son Gerald (Charles Aidman), daughter-in-law Wilma (Felicia Farr, Lemmon’s real-life wife), and their baby son Duncan, to avoid being relegated to a nursing home.

    The 72-year-old forms an unlikely friendship with his family’s pregnant teenage babysitter, Erica (Deborah Winters), even helping her to deliver her baby in an empty gas station and setting up a home with her in a small concrete-block bungalow in Santa Barbara.

    The film – full of warmth and emotion – was the directorial debut for Jack Lemmon. He felt uncomfortable behind the camera and didn’t enjoy the experience at all. Lemmon never directed again.

    Matthau was 21-years younger than Kotch when he made the film and he gives an impressive impersonation of a spry and feisty old-timer. He received a Best Actor Academy Award nomination for his portrayal.

    Joseph P. Kotcher
    Walter Matthau
    Erica Herzenstiel
    Deborah Winters
    Wilma Kotcher
    Felicia Farr
    Gerald Kotcher
    Charles Aidman
    Vera Kotcher
    Ellen Geer
    Duncan Kotcher
    Donald Kowalski
    Dean Kowalski
    Mrs Fisher
    Arlen Stuart
    Miss Roberts
    Jane Connell
    Mr Weaver
    James Brodhead
    Dr McKernan
    Jessica Rains
    Vincent Perrin
    Darrell Larson
    Dr Caudillo
    Paul Picerni
    Sissy
    Lucy Saroyan

    Director
    Jack Lemmon

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