A group of senior citizens residing in a rest home find their lives turned upside down after they are offered the gift of eternal youth by benevolent aliens in Ron Howard's wonderful tribute to the human spirit. Brian Dennehy is Walter, an alien who returns to earth to rescue 20 of his friends now hibernating in cocoons off the coast of Florida. With the help of a charter boat captain (Steve Guttenberg), the cocoons are stored in a deserted swimming pool. When three men from a nearby retirement village (the charming Don Ameche, Wilford Brimley, and Hume Cronyn) sneak into the pool for a swim, they discover what seem to be oversized oystershells in the water. Suddenly they feel physically and spiritually rejuvenated, believing they've found the long elusive Fountain of Youth. The men's frisky behavior causes something of a controversy in the retirement village as residents are forced to choose between a second youth or accepting the more natural aging process. The ensemble cast of experienced actors, including Ameche, Brimley, and Cronyn as well as Cronyn's real-life wife, Jessica Tandy; Maureen Stapleton; Gwen Verdon; and the skeptical Jack Gilford all bring a dignity to the film's youthful, spirited theme. COCOON, one of the best films of the 1980s, is a heartwarming story that should be treasured for generations.
Product Identifiers
UPC
0024543657989
eBay Product ID (ePID)
80805788
Product Key Features
Actor
Steve Guttenberg, Wilford Brimley, Jack Gilford, Gwen Verdon, Jessica Tandy, Don Ameche, Hume Cronyn, Maureen Stapleton
Edition
25th Anniversary
Rating
PG-13
Movie/TV Title
Cocoon
Director
Ronnie Howard, Ron Howard, Ronny Howard
Format
Blu-ray Disc
Release Year
2010
Genre
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Additional Product Features
Number of Discs
1
Country/Region of Manufacture
USA
Display Format
25th Anniversary
LeafCats
617
Leading Role
Steve Guttenberg, Jack Gilford, Wilford Brimley, Gwen Verdon, DON Ameche, Jessica Tandy, Hume Cronyn, Maureen Stapleton