Telling the true story of Forrest Tucker, who escaped from prison at the age of 70 and then pulled off a string of amazing heists, The Old Man and the Gun is both thrilling and enchanting. Robert Redford engagingly portrays the venerable criminal with sprightly charm and a twinkle in his eye.
In in our exclusive featurette, Redford says he was surprised when his old friend Mickey Gilbert showed up on location: "I wasn't expecting to see him .. it was such a feeling of camaraderie and regained friendship." The two attended high school together. Years later, Gilbert served as stunt double for Redford on Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid; after that, they worked together on everything Redford did. For director David Lowery, the casting, like the film, is all about honoring Redford's legacy.
Watch the charming video below. Casey Affleck and Sissy Spacek also star. Make sure to get tickets to see The Old Man and the Gun, which is now playing in theaters nationwide.
