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For the Boys
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For the Boys

1991-11-22 · 138 min · ★ 6.4

Drama · Music · Comedy · War

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.

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Directors
Mark Rydell
Production companies
All Girl Productions, 20th Century Fox
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 40,000,000
Revenue
USD 23,202,444

Top Cast

Bette MidlerBette MidlerDixie Leonard
James CaanJames CaanEddie Sparks
George SegalGeorge SegalArt Silver
Patrick O'NealPatrick O'NealShephard
Christopher RydellChristopher RydellDanny Leonard
Arye GrossArye GrossJeff Brooks
Norman FellNorman FellSam Schiff
Rosemary MurphyRosemary MurphyLuanna Trott
Bud YorkinBud YorkinPhil
Dori BrennerDori BrennerLoretta
Jack SheldonJack SheldonWally Fields
Karen MartinVictoria Lee
Shannon WilcoxShannon WilcoxMargaret Sparks
Michael GreeneMichael GreeneMaj. Gen. Scott
Melissa ManchesterMelissa ManchesterCorrine
Steven KampmannSteven KampmannStan Newman
Richard PortnowRichard PortnowMilt, Recording Studio
Pattie DarcyMyra, Recording Studio
Beau DremannBeau DremannArmy Messenger, Recording Studio
Jameson RodgersDanny Leonard (at 4), Recording Studio

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