Hammerman Ikon

Hammerman Ikon Film Guide

Being There
1979
****
Director: Hal Ashby
Cast: Peter Sellers, Jack Warden, Shirley MacLaine, Melvyn Douglas

A clever and amusing political satire about a slow-witted gardener whose botanical comments are interpreted as metaphorical pieces of political wisdom. Peter Sellers is excellent in the leading role. Melvyn Douglas won an Academy Award for his supporting performance. A bit too long.