The true story of Forrest Tucker, from his audacious escape from San Quentin at the age of 70 to an unprecedented string of heists that confounded authorities and enchanted the public. Wrapped up in the pursuit are a detective, who becomes captivated with Forrest’s commitment to his craft, and a woman, who loves him in spite of his chosen profession.
Marking Redford's last film role, The Old Man & the Gun bookends a stellar career spanning decades and many of the most memorable films of the last 50 years. It might not rank among Redford's top 5 or 10 films, and while Redford's performance was standout, the story while neatly tied up, is real and sad at the same time. One wants to root for Redford's character which in a way is about good directing and storytelling—the viewer is uncomfortable but mainly because it was at the time Redford's final film.
