Garbo Talks 1984
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Topic: Film "Garbo Talks" (1984). Format: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1984
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 103 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 12, 1984
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- United Artists, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.3/10 from 35 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~103 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- United Artists, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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Topic: Film "Garbo Talks" (1984).
Format: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
Style: Meticulous archivist, neutral, encyclopedic prose, plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
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No invented/guessed details.
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Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Garbo Talks
Year: 1984
Release Date: 10/12/1984 (US)
Rating: PG-13
Genres: Comedy and Drama
Runtime: 1h 43m
Protagonist: Gilbert Rolfe (New York accountant)
Mother: Estelle (has a brain tumor, described as incorrigible)
Mother's wish: To meet Greta Garbo
Plot: Gilbert goes on a wild goose chase through New York City to find Greta Garbo to fulfill his mother's last wish.
Wife: Lisa (is chagrined by his actions)
Setting: New York City
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Is Garbo Talks worth watching?
Garbo Talks holds a community rating of 6.3/10 based on 35 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, Drama for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Garbo Talks and when was it released?
Garbo Talks is a feature film with a runtime of 103 minutes. It was released in 1984. Release status: Released.
Who directed Garbo Talks?
Garbo Talks was directed by Sidney Lumet.
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