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For the Boys

“Laughter and tears. Tragedy and triumph. They lived it all. For the boys.”

1991 · 2 h 18 min
Directed by Mark Rydell · USA · New Hollywood
DramaMusicalComedyWar

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Cast

Bette Midler James Caan George Segal Patrick O'Neal Christopher Rydell Arye Gross

Credits

Written by: Neal Jimenez

Plot

Talented USO entertainer Dixie Leonard and comedian Eddie Sparks deal with their relationship over the course of 5 decades from World War II to the Vietnam War era to their twilight era in the 90's.

Sinekatalog’s take

A sweeping showbiz drama tracing the bickering partnership of two entertainers across decades of war and changing taste. The musical numbers are polished and the emotions big, though it sometimes runs long. A fit for viewers who like old-fashioned, star-driven melodrama.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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Ratings

IMDb: 6.4 / 10 (6,485 votes)
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