The Gin Game
The Gin Game (1981)

Starring Jessica Tandy, Hume Cronyn
Directed by Terry Hughes
Set in an old folks home, senior citizen Weller Martin (Hume Cronyn) has the disease of Old Age, meets an old woman named Fonsia Dorsey (Jessica Tandy) who's diabetic. They both discuss issues such as society, the hospitals, money, families, and the folks home where they live, over a game of Gin Rummy. Fonsia has never played before so Weller teachers her. Instantly she goes on a winning streak, making it very hard for Weller not to lose his temper. But he does. Both put out an excellent performance with a lot of swearing!

Runtime: 83 min. DVD
Countries: United States of America
Genres: Drama,TV Movie
Keywords: theater play,elderly,gin rummy,filmed play
Cast
   Fonsia Dorsey
   Weller Martin