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Being There is a 1979 American satirical comedy-drama film starring Peter Sellers, Shirley MacLaine, and Melvyn Douglas. Directed by Hal Ashby , it is based on the 1970 novel of the same name by Jerzy Kosiński , and adapted for the screen by Kosiński and the uncredited Robert C. Jones .
- $7 million
- Johnny Mandel
- Andrew Braunsberg
Feb 8, 1980 · Being There: Directed by Hal Ashby. With Peter Sellers, Shirley MacLaine, Melvyn Douglas, Jack Warden. After the death of his employer forces him out of the only home he's ever known, a simpleminded, sheltered gardener becomes an unlikely trusted advisor to a powerful tycoon and an insider in Washington politics.
- (76K)
- Comedy, Drama
- Hal Ashby
- 1980-02-08
A film about a simple gardener who becomes a trusted advisor to presidents and millionaires, and a potential presidential candidate. The reviewer praises the film's satire, humor, and performance by Peter Sellers, but criticizes some aspects of the plot and the ending.
Being There is a 1979 comedy starring Peter Sellers as a simple-minded gardener who is mistaken for a wealthy and influential man. The film, directed by Hal Ashby, received high praise from critics and audiences for its satire of media and politics.
- (1.7K)
- Hal Ashby
- PG
- Peter Sellers
Oct 18, 2010 · Quotes. Trivia. Notes. Brief Synopsis. Political pundits mistake an illiterate gardener for a media genius and turn him into a national hero. Cast & Crew. Read More. Hal Ashby. Director. Peter Sellers. Shirley Maclaine. Melvyn Douglas. John Harkins. Jerome Hellman. Photos & Videos. View All. Film Details. Also Known As.
Find out who starred in the comedy-drama film Being There, based on a novel by Jerzy Kosiński. See the full list of actors, directors, writers, producers, and more on TMDB.
