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For the Boys (1991)

1991-11-22 · 2h 18m · EN
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Laughter and tears. Tragedy and triumph. They lived it all. For the boys.

On a USO tour during World War II, entertainer Eddie Sparks needs a partner to round out his act. Soon after hiring performer Dixie Leonard, Eddie decides he wants her out of the show — mostly because she upstages him. Dixie is close to leaving of her own accord, but her uncle, Art Silver, convinces her to stay. As the years and wars go by, Eddie and Dixie experience a tumultuous relationship onstage and off while they continue the act for the troops.

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Mark RydellDirector
Budget
$40M
Box office
$23.2M

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Bette MidlerBette MidlerDixie LeonardJames CaanJames CaanEddie SparksGeorge SegalGeorge SegalArt SilverPatrick O'NealPatrick O'NealShephardBud YorkinBud YorkinPhilChristopher RydellChristopher RydellDanny LeonardArye GrossArye GrossJeff BrooksMelissa ManchesterMelissa ManchesterCorrineKelly NoonanKelly NoonanMerry Sparks, New YorkNorman FellNorman FellSam SchiffJohn Richard PetersenJohn Richard PetersenVietnam Soldier (uncredited)Rosemary MurphyRosemary MurphyLuanna Trott

Keywords

DancerConcertEntertainer

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · MusicTheme affinityDancer · Concert · EntertainerDialogue densityDramaPacingLongDirector preference210765Actor preference61366 · 119514 · 54210

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What is For the Boys about?

On a USO tour during World War II, entertainer Eddie Sparks needs a partner to round out his act. Soon after hiring performer Dixie Leonard, Eddie decides he wants her out of the show — mostly because she upstages him. Dixie is close to leaving of her own accord, but her uncle, Art Silver, convinces her to stay. As the years and wars go by, Eddie and Dixie experience a tumultuous relationship onstage and off while they continue the act for the troops.

How long is For the Boys?

For the Boys has a runtime of 138 minutes.

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