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Bunny O'Hare
Bette Davis handles the title role in this highly offbeat crime comedy about two aging hippies who elect to rob a bank to restore Bunny O'Hare's financial affairs after she's been unjustly evicted and rendered homeless. When that heist ends up paying off, rather than take off for the border, Bunny opts for a life of crime with her new partner, Bill Green, played by fellow Oscar-winner Ernest Borgnine.
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Plot Summary
Two elderly women, Bunny O'Hare and her friend, decide to rob a bank to maintain their lifestyle. They disguise themselves and successfully pull off the heist, becoming folk heroes. However, their newfound fame attracts unwanted attention from the law and a ruthless mobster.
Critical Reception
Bunny O'Hare was not widely critically acclaimed upon its release. It is often remembered more for its unusual premise and the pairing of legendary actresses Bette Davis and Joan Crawford, who famously had a difficult relationship.
What Reviewers Say
An odd premise that's elevated by the star power of its leads.
The film is often seen as a curiosity, notable for the onscreen pairing rather than critical merit.
A lighthearted crime comedy that doesn't quite live up to its potential.
Google audience: Audience reception is largely scarce, with most comments focusing on the historical interest of seeing Bette Davis and Joan Crawford together.
Fun Fact
The film is infamous for being the only movie where Bette Davis and Joan Crawford, who had a notoriously acrimonious relationship, appeared together, though they did not share any scenes directly.
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