Kotch

Kotch is a 1971 comedy film which tells the story of an elderly man who runs away so as not to be put into a nursing home. It stars Walter Matthau, Deborah Winters, Felicia Farr, Charles Aidman and Ellen Geer.

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The movie was adapted by John Paxton from the novel by Katherine Topkins. It was directed by Jack Lemmon.

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The movie was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Walter Matthau), Best Film Editing, Best Music, Song (for Marvin Hamlisch and Johnny Mercer for "Life Is What You Make It") and Best Sound.

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1971: 1971 is a common year starting on Friday (click for link to calendar)....

Walter Matthau: Walter Matthau (October 1, 1920 – July 1, 2000) was a Jewish American comedy actor. He is possibly best-known for his role as the gruff and less tidy member of The Odd Couple....

Charles Aidman: Charles Aidman (January 21, 1925 ? November 7, 1993) was an American film scenarist and television actor....