For the Boys(1991)
“Laughter and tears. Tragedy and triumph. They lived it all. For the boys.”
Overview
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.
Director
Mark Rydell
Studio
All Girl Productions
Budget
$40M
Revenue
$23M
Cast
Bette Midler
as Dixie Leonard
James Caan
as Eddie Sparks
George Segal
as Art Silver
Patrick O'Neal
as Shephard
Christopher Rydell
as Danny Leonard
Arye Gross
as Jeff Brooks
Norman Fell
as Sam Schiff
Rosemary Murphy
as Luanna Trott
Bud Yorkin
as Phil
Dori Brenner
as Loretta
Jack Sheldon
as Wally Fields
Karen Martin
as Victoria Lee
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1991
Runtime
2h 18m
Language
English
Rating
6.4 / 10
Budget
$40M
Box Office
$23M
Production Companies
All Girl Productions • 20th Century Fox
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch For the Boys?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for For the Boys (1991).
What is For the Boys about?▼
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.
Who directed For the Boys?▼
For the Boys was directed by Mark Rydell and released in 1991. It is a drama, music, comedy, war film.
How long is For the Boys?▼
For the Boys has a runtime of 2 hours and 18 minutes (138 minutes total).
Who stars in For the Boys?▼
The cast of For the Boys includes Bette Midler as Dixie Leonard, James Caan as Eddie Sparks, George Segal as Art Silver, Patrick O'Neal as Shephard, Christopher Rydell as Danny Leonard and more.
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