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 »


Dennis Watson:
You know, I've never met anyone like you in Washington before.

Chance the Gardener:
Yes, I've been here all my life.

Dennis Watson:
Really? And uh, where have you been all MY life?

Dennis Watson:
Ah, tell me, Mr. Gardner... have you ever had sex with a man?

Chance the Gardener:
No... I don't think so.

Dennis Watson:
We could go upstairs right now.

Chance the Gardener:
Is there a TV upstairs? I like to watch.

Dennis Watson:
You like to uh, watch?

Chance the Gardener:
Yes.

Dennis Watson:
You wait right here. I'll go get Warren!

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