Harvey (1996 film)

Harvey is a 1996 American made-for-television fantasy-comedy film and a remake of the 1950 classic film (starring James Stewart) based on Mary Chase's 1944 play of the same name. The television adaptation was directed by George Schaefer (his final film project) and starred Harry Anderson (as the eccentric Elwood P. Dowd), Leslie Nielsen, and Swoosie Kurtz.[1] Though it was filmed in 1996, the film sat on the shelf until July 18, 1999, when it was finally broadcast by CBS, two years after Schaefer's death.

Harvey
Based onHarvey by Mary Chase
Written byJoseph Dougherty
Directed byGeorge Schaefer
StarringHarry Anderson
Leslie Nielsen
Swoosie Kurtz
Music byRagnar Rosinkranz
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producersRobert Halmi
Don Gregory
ProducerLisa Towers
CinematographyDavid Geddes
EditorMichael Eliot
Running time120 minutes
Production companiesDon Gregory Productions
Hallmark Entertainment
DistributorCBS
Release
Original networkCBS
Original releaseJuly 18, 1999 (1999-07-18)

Plot

Anderson stars as Elwood P. Dowd, a lovable eccentric who claims to have a six-foot invisible rabbit named Harvey as his best friend. Although that amuses people, Elwood's sister Veta (Kurtz) wants him committed to an asylum. Dr. Chumley (Nielsen), the operator of the facility, and several of his employees end up believing in Elwood and that forces them to make their own decisions about his future.

Cast

Production

The film was shot in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

References
  1. "Harvey:Overview". Movies MSN. Archived from the original on June 9, 2012. Retrieved December 3, 2010.
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