Elsa & Fred movie latest review

22 December 2024 at 12:37 pm by Sai

Elsa & Fred is a very exciting movie. It has Drama, Comedy, Romance. The director of the movie is Michael Radford. The story is written by N/A. Edward Saxon, Nicolas Veinberg, Matthias Ehrenberg, José Levy, Ricardo Kleinbaum, Matthias Emcke are made the movie. The movie came out on March 7, 2014. If you like movies with genres such as Drama, Comedy, Romance, you will love this one.

Elsa & Fred plot summury

After his daughter persuades him to move into a new apartment, aged widower Fred strikes up a friendship with his eccentric 74-year-old neighbour Elsa, who convinces him it's never too late to keep enjoying life. Although he seemed resigned to a miserable bedridden existence, Fred embraces Elsa's youthful enthusiasm as she introduces him to the path of life and entertains him with outlandish stories about her past life. But when he discovers Elsa's terminally ill, Fred decides to accompany her on the trip of her dreams to the eternal city of Rome to help her fulfil a lifelong ambition.

Elsa & Fred Overview

Movie Name Elsa & Fred
Release Date March 7, 2014
Original Language English
Runtime 97 min
Country United States of America
Genres Drama, Comedy, Romance
Director Michael Radford
Producers Edward Saxon, Nicolas Veinberg, Matthias Ehrenberg, José Levy, Ricardo Kleinbaum, Matthias Emcke
Writer N/A
Editors Peter Boyle
Cinematography Michael McDonough
Music Luis Bacalov
Screenplay Michael Radford, Anna Pavignano
Production Companies Riverside Entertainment Group, Rio Negro, Media House Capital, Cuatro Plus Films, Defiant Pictures, Creative Andina, Lotus Entertainment, Sisung Film Finance

Movie Details and Overview

The movie is directed by Michael Radford. It is very beautiful to watch. The cameraman, Michael McDonough, did a great job. The scenes from the movie such as Drama, Comedy, Romance look amazing. The music by Luis Bacalov is very nice. It matches the story and makes the movie even better.

Expectations from movie

The movie is 97 minutes long. It has lots of elements like action, emotions, surprises. If you like genres like Drama, Comedy, Romance movies, you will enjoy this movie. The story is interesting, and you will want to watch till the end.

Elsa & Fred movie Ratings

Right now, Elsa & Fred has a score of 6 out of 10. This rating comes from 85 people. The movie is still playing in theaters, so the score might change later. Most people like it because it has highlighted strengths like good action or strong story.

Elsa & Fred Screenshots

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Cast Details Overview

Name Role
Shirley MacLaine Elsa
Christopher Plummer Fred
Marcia Gay Harden Lydia
Wendell Pierce Armande
Jared Gilman Michael
Erika Alexander Laverne
Chris Noth Jack
Scott Bakula Raymond
George Segal John
Reg Rogers Alec
James Brolin Max
Sam Medina Taxi Cab Driver
Jackie Tuttle Receptionist
Michael Hartson Dance School Director
Deanna Meske Laura
McCartney Bisgard Carla
Carol Sutton Flower Shop Attendant
Osvaldo Ríos Dialysis Doctor
Benny Jones Sr. Treme Brass Band Snare Drummer
Julius McKee Treme Brass Band Tuba Player
Kenneth Terry Treme Brass Band Trumpet Player
Jaime Camil Waiter
Lance E. Nichols Maitre D'
Lisa Sheridan Doctor
Indigo Nurse
Jimmy Robinson Guitarist / Hand Dbl.
John McConnell Man in Window
Dave Davis Photographer
Carsten H.W. Lorenz Cab Driver
Haylie Creppel Girl With Ball
Meghan Duffy Emma Watt (uncredited)
Lisa Raziano Fine Dining Customer (uncredited)
Tonya Maldonado Shopper in the Market (uncredited)

Crew Details Overview

Name Role
David Lee Toth Set Dresser
Michael O'Sullivan Set Dresser
Gregg Harney Set Dresser
Durel Yates Set Dresser
Barker White Set Dresser
Heather La Kor On Set Dresser
Lisa Kutyreff Assistant Set Decoration
Caryn Frankenfield Costume Supervisor
Christy Hebert Key Costumer
Colin Wilkes Set Costumer
Shonta T. McCray Set Costumer
Aurora Knox Seamstress
Lauren Thomas Makeup Department Head
Hailey Authement Key Makeup Artist
Amy C. Weinberg Assistant Makeup Artist
Theresa A. Fleming Key Hair Stylist
Ken Speed Special Effects Coordinator
Claire Sanchez Special Effects
John Jabaley Location Manager
Johnny Eastlund Location Scout
Steve Lonano Second Second Assistant Director
J.J. Dalton Additional Second Assistant Director
Matt DiFranco Production Coordinator
Diane Ward Assistant Production Coordinator
Meg Dudley Associate Producer
Fabio Felici Sound Mixer
Marco Lassalaz Boom Operator
Stefano Marino Gaffer
Leonardo Beltrame Electrician
Roberto Calfapietra Electrician
Tommaso Mele Key Grip
Angela Beale Seamstress
Todd Crockett Production Accountant
Jerry Gilbert Post Production Supervisor
Hector Toro Online Editor
Jason Ourso Online Editor
Alex Anstey Assistant Editor
William Blunden Assistant Editor
Morgan Krutz Visual Effects Supervisor
Jason Dotts Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Jerry Gilbert Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Scott Brewster ADR Recordist
Leobardo Ledon Foley Mixer
Dave DeCoster Foley Artist
Chris Piccaro Music Coordinator
Goffredo Gibellini Scoring Mixer
Goffredo Gibellini Score Engineer
Luis Bacalov Original Music Composer
Andy Ross Music Supervisor
Margot Hand Co-Executive Producer
Patrick Murray Co-Executive Producer
Carsten H.W. Lorenz Executive Producer
Angel Losada Moreno Executive Producer
Osvaldo Ríos Executive Producer
Jason Hewitt Executive Producer
Aaron L. Gilbert Executive Producer
Gary Preisler Executive Producer
Rob Weston Executive Producer
Lane Sisung Executive Producer
Edward Saxon Producer
Nicolas Veinberg Producer
Matthias Ehrenberg Producer
José Levy Producer
Ricardo Kleinbaum Producer
Michael Radford Screenplay
Anna Pavignano Screenplay
Carsten H.W. Lorenz Unit Production Manager
Jason Hewitt Unit Production Manager
Artist W. Robinson First Assistant Director
Deanna Stadler Second Assistant Director
James Gibb Executive Producer
Stanton Barrett Stunt Coordinator
William Scharpf Utility Stunts
Matt J. Thompson Utility Stunts
Charlie Picerni Utility Stunts
Janene Carleton Utility Stunts
Danny Cosmo Utility Stunts
Jimmy Romano Utility Stunts
Jeff Milburn Utility Stunts
Mark Norby Utility Stunts
Regis Harrington Utility Stunts
Artist W. Robinson Co-Producer
Justin Bell Co-Producer
Cesar Canavati Associate Producer
Luigi Mira Associate Producer
Eduardo Zarazua Associate Producer
Carlos Garcia de Paredes Associate Producer
Alejandro Itkin Associate Producer
Grayson Austin "A" Camera Operator
Keith Pokorski First Assistant "A" Camera
Doug Schwartz "B" Camera Operator
Troy Wagner First Assistant "B" Camera
Zachary Sieffert First Assistant "B" Camera
Bryan Ellison First Assistant "B" Camera
Michael Applebaum Additional Camera
Doug Schwartz Second Unit Director of Photography
Stephen Fouasnon Digital Imaging Technician
Sandro Magliano Digital Imaging Technician
Michele K. Short Still Photographer
Richard Schexnayder Sound Mixer
Jimmy Armstrong Boom Operator
Jamey Osborne Utility Sound
Marc Uddo Utility Sound
Eric Ledet Utility Sound
Allen Parks Gaffer
Gonzalo Gonzalez Best Boy Electric
Sergio Villegas Electrician
Trenton McRae Electrician
Joshua Anderson Electrician
Luis Martinez Electrician
Chris Flowers Electrician
Jarrid Clinkinbeard Rigging Gaffer
Chad Vanko Best Boy Electric
Charles 'Tom' Hinson Key Grip
Brad Heiner Dolly Grip
Scott Calcagno Rigging Grip
Giovanni Bommarito Grip
Kiya Maggio Grip
Joe Sökmen Grip
Jared Wilcox Grip
Ned Blouin Grip
Marisa Creed Art Department Coordinator
Shannon de Vergnette Assistant Art Director
Leonard Marchand Property Master
Alexandra Capps Assistant Property Master
Jessica Alejandra Ochoa Art Department Assistant
Paul Blanchard Leadman
Freddie Poole Utility Stunts
Michael Radford Director
Sharon Howard-Field Casting
Ronnie Yeskel Casting
Stephanie Carroll Production Design
Christina Eunji Kim Art Direction
Alice Baker Set Decoration
Brendan Garst Production Supervisor
Matthias Emcke Producer
Michael McDonough Director of Photography
Peter Boyle Editor
Mary Frances Eglin Script Supervisor
Gary Jones Costume Designer
Marcos Carnevale Original Film Writer
Marcela Guerty Original Film Writer
Lily Ann Martin Original Film Writer
Michelle DeVito Stand In
Joseph Uzzell Stand In
Jamie Jones Stand In
Lauren Claret First Assistant Accountant

Overall Review

Elsa & Fred is a great movie for people who like Drama, Comedy, Romance. Shirley MacLaine and Christopher Plummer are acted very well as Elsa and Fred. Marcia Gay Harden, Wendell Pierce, Jared Gilman, Erika Alexander, Chris Noth, Scott Bakula, and other actors also do a very good job. The movie has amazing songs, scenes, and a strong story. The camera work and music make the movie even better. This is a movie you should watch if you like Drama, Comedy, Romance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the director of the Elsa & Fred?

Michael Radford directed the movie.

What genres does Elsa & Fred belong to?

Elsa & Fred is a Drama, Comedy, Romance movie.

When was Elsa & Fred released?

Elsa & Fred was released on March 7, 2014.

How long is Elsa & Fred?

The movie has a runtime of 97 min.

Who wrote the screenplay for Elsa & Fred?

The screenplay was written by N/A.