For The Boys (DVD, 2004)

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Two entertainers, Eddie Sparks and Dixie Leonard, perform for the troops in World War II and begin a fifty-year friendship which sees them through nine U.S. Presidents and three wars.

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EAN5039036017435
eBay Product ID (ePID)30591621

Product Key Features

ActorChristopher Rydell, Norman Fell, George Segal, Bette Midler, Patrick O'neal, James Caan, Arye Gross, Rosemary Murphy
Film/TV TitleFor the Boys
DirectorMark Rydell
LanguageEnglish
Subtitle LanguageDutch\French\German\Italian\Spanish\Swedish
Run Time139 Mins
Aspect Ratio1.85 Anamorphic Wide Screen
Release Year2004
FormatDVD
FeaturesWidescreen, Closed Caption, With Subtitles
GenreGeneral, Comedy

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Number of Discs1
Certificate15
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States of America
Hearing ImpairedEnglish
Additional InformationIn 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.
Sound sourceDolby Digital 5.1
Movie/TV TitleFor The Boys

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