Applause (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1973, Applause is a drama, music and tv movie film directed by Bill Foster, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. Applause is a musical with a book by Betty Comden and Adolph Green, lyrics by Lee Adams, and music by Charles Strouse. The musical is based on the 1950 film All About Eve and the short story on which the movie is based, Mary Orr's "The Wisdom of Eve". The story centers on aging star Margo Channing, who innocently takes a fledgling actress under her wing, unaware that the ruthless Eve is plotting to steal her career and her man. The musical opened on Broadway on March 30, 1970 and ran for 896 performances. It won the Tony Award for Best Musical, and Lauren Bacall won the Tony for Best Actress in a Musical. The musical was later adapted for television, starring Bacall, with Larry Hagman replacing Len Cariou in the role of Bill Sampson. It aired in the United States on CBS on March 19, 1973.
Who’s in it. Applause stars Lauren Bacall as Margo Channing, Larry Hagman as Bill Sampson, Penny Fuller as Eve Harrington and Sarah Marshall as Karen Richards, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Applause has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Applause page.
If you liked it. Fans of Applause tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Applause (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Applause change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Applause worth watching?
- Applause holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, music and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Applause?
- Applause stars Lauren Bacall, Larry Hagman, Penny Fuller, Sarah Marshall and Robert Mandan.
- When was Applause released?
- Applause was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.