Being There

Being There1979

Director: Hal Ashby
Stars: Peter Sellers, Shirley MacLaine, Melvyn Douglas, Richard A. Dysart, Jack Warden
Genre: Comedy
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Runtime: 130 minutes

Thanks to an extraordinary, delicately balanced performance by Peter Sellers, Being There received mixed reviews during its theatrical release in 1979, but has since become a celebrated comedy with a loyal following. It's one of the most unusual bla… more »



Ron Steigler:
Mr. Gardner, uh, my editors and I have been wondering if you would consider writing a book for us, something about your um, political philosophy, what do you say?

Chance the Gardener:
I can't write.

Ron Steigler:
Heh, heh, of course not, who can nowadays? Listen, I have trouble writing a postcard to my children. Look uhh, we can give you a six figure advance, I've provide you with the very best ghost-writer, proof-readers...

Chance the Gardener:
I can't read.

Ron Steigler:
Of course you can't! No one has the time! We, we glance at things, we watch television...

Chance the Gardener:
I like to watch TV.

Ron Steigler:
Oh, oh, oh sure you do. No one reads!

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