Grumpier Old Men is a 1995 Comedy-Romance movie. The film revolves around John and Max who try to save their favorite bait shop from being converted into an Italian restaurant, and the new female owner who catches Max’s attention. The main characters are played by Walter Matthau, who played Max Goldman, Jack Lemmon who played John Gustafson and Sophia Loren who played Maria Sophia Coletta Ragetti.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of ‘Grumpier Old Men’ was done at various locations in Minnesota, USA. Some of these places include Afton, and Stillwater. A few specific sites were the Coopers Super Valu on 633 7th Street West in St. Paul, the 331 Club on 331 13th Avenue NE, and Mayslack’s at 1428 4th Street NE, both in Minneapolis. Filming took place from August 7th to October 21st, 1995.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Walter Matthau | Max Goldman |
| Jack Lemmon | John Gustafson |
| Sophia Loren | Maria Sophia Coletta Ragetti |
| Ann-Margret | Ariel Gustafson |
| Burgess Meredith | Grandpa Gustafson |
| Daryl Hannah | Melanie Gustafson |
| Kevin Pollak | Jacob Goldman |
| Katie Sagona | Allie |
| Melanie’s Daughter | |
| James Andelin | Sven |
| Marcus Klemp | Eddie |
| Assistant Manager | |
| Max Wright | County Health Inspector |
| Cheryl Hawker | Lena |
| Wayne A. Evenson | Handsome Hans |
| Allison Levine | Assistant at Dog Pound |
| John Patrick Martin | Reverend |
| Adam Ward | Skeleton |
| Ryan Waldoch | Power Ranger #1 |
| James Cada | Husband Shopper |
| Jaclyn Ross | Wife Shopper |
| Kyle Christopherson | Stockboy |
| Jeffrey L. Smith | The Frugal Gourmet |
| Geraldo Rivera | Geraldo Rivera |
| Warren Schueneman | Old Man #1 |
| Jack Mitsch | Old Man #2 |
| Sterling Robson | Old Man #3 |
| Gregory Schuneman | Pizza Kid |
| Denny Schusted | Limo Driver |
| Michelle Johnston | Sears Salesperson / Chicken Polka Girl |
| Wallace Olson | Polka Musician |
| Carl Johnson | Polka Musician |
| Eugene Karels | Polka Musician |
| Lawrence Grivna | Polka Musician |
| Joel Edwards | Beer Drinker (uncredited) |
| Larissa Lowthorp | Girl on sidewalk (uncredited) |
| Johnny Luckett | Friend of the Groom (uncredited) |
| Chad Malen | Food Truck Vendor (uncredited) |
| Tammara Melloy | Dancer (uncredited) |
| Shirley Stoler | Organist at wedding (uncredited) |
| Ryan Wotherspoon | Wedding Guest (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Walter Matthau, Jack Lemmon, and Sophia Loren were the movie’s stars.
- Howard Deutch was the director of the film.
- Mark Steven Johnson wrote the script for the movie.
- The movie won 2 awards and received 2 nominations.
- Several characters in the movie include Ariel Gustafson played by Ann-Margret, Grandpa Gustafson played by Burgess Meredith, Melanie Gustafson played by Daryl Hannah, Jacob Goldman played by Kevin Pollak, Allie (Melanie’s daughter) played by Katie Sagona and Mama Ragetti played by Ann Morgan Guilbert.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Coopers Super Valu – 633 7th Street West, St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
- Latitude: 44.934784
- Longitude: -93.1168526
- Place ID: ChIJkS5X8MEq9ocRVqldUHrfbYU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 633 7th St W, St Paul, MN 55102, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: 331 Club, 331 13th Avenue NE, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
- Latitude: 45.0011513
- Longitude: -93.2629273
- Place ID: ChIJPR16Fogts1IRvoU0uRdtRws
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 331 13th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Stillwater, Minnesota, USA
- Latitude: 45.056004
- Longitude: -92.80884429999999
- Place ID: ChIJt0_FFvIx9ocRj-jY6s2OuUs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Stillwater, MN 55082, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Mayslack’s, 1428 4th Street NE, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
- Latitude: 45.0029347
- Longitude: -93.2617492
- Place ID: ChIJY-fNrokts1IRCwWs_94LLJ0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 1428 4th St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
