For the Boys, Good VHS, Bette Midler, James Caan, Georg - eBay (item 290360121630 end time Nov-14-09 08:40:58 PST)


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Format:	VHS	Rating:	R
Leading Role:	Bette Midler, James Caan	Release Date:	May 28, 1992
Director:	Mark Rydell	UPC:	086162559532
Format:	NTSC (US, Canada)	Condition:	Good
Genre:	Comedy	Sub-Genre:	--

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In this ambitious musical saga, unknown USO singer Dixie Leonard (Bette Midler) is teamed up with one of America's beloved song-and-dance men--Eddie Sparks (James Caan)--in England during World War II, beginning a 50-year partnership of music, laughter, and tears. Eddie is a seductive comedian and singer as notorious for his roving eye as he is for his jokes, while Dixie is a feisty but vulnerable and incredibly talented entertainer. Through three wars, a Golden Era television show, the McCarthy trials, and, in later years, an awards ceremony, FOR THE BOYS chronicles the relationship of this perfect onstage, tumultuous offstage couple as it's highlighted by historic events. George Segal adds further complexities to the couple's relationship as Dixie's showbiz uncle who is interrogated during the McCarthy era. With this nostalgic film, director Mark Rydell creates--in the spirit of old MGM musicals laced with a serious, modern look at war--a highly entertaining and touching film. The heroic cinematography, authentic period costumes and sets, and wonderful musical numbers all enhance this gripping melodrama.
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Cast:	Arye Gross, Bud Yorkin, Chris Rydell, David Bowe, Jason Iorg, Karen Martin, Melissa Manchester, Norman Fell, Rosemary Murphy, Shannon Wilcox, Steven Kampmann

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Sound:	HiFi Sound, Stereo Sound,

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Director Mark Rydell had previously directed Bette Midler in the hit film THE ROSE. Rydell's son, Christopher, plays Bette Midler's son in the film. Screenwriter Neal Jimenez wrote the screenplay for THE RIVER'S EDGE as well as writing and directing WATERDANCE. Martha Raye sued the filmmakers of FOR THE BOYS for allegedly basing the film on her life, the story of which she herself had been trying to pitch to Hollywood studios. Jill Rockow and Michele Burke were the key aging makeup artists. Bob Mills was the makeup artist for Bette Midler. Chuck Hood was the aerial coordinator. Anthony Goldschmidt and Pacific Title did the title design and title opticals. The soundtrack features a previously unrecorded Hoagy Carmichael/Paul Francis Webster tune called "Billy A-Dick," as well as songs by Midler.
Editorial reviews
"...A custom-tailored showcase for [Midler's] talents....Midler has wisely taken the bull by the horns..." Maslin

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Product Category : VHS Videos
UPC : 086162559532
Title : For the Boys
EAN : 9786302338423
Actor : Bette Midler, James Caan, George
Director : Mark Rydell
Studio : 20th Century Fox
Running Time : 155 minutes
Release Date : 1995-09-19
Theatrical Release Date : 1991-11-22
Rating : R (Restricted)
Format : Closed-captioned, Color, HiFi So
Languages : English Original Language Analog
List Price (MSRP) : 9.98
Height : 1.1200 inches
Width : 4.1900 inches
Length : 7.3200 inches
Weight : 0.3800 pounds
Keywords : Drama, Vietnam War, World War II, Korean War, Drama - General
Condition : Good

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