Sweet Charity(1969)
“Love is what it's all about!”
Overview
Taxi dancer Charity continues to have faith in the human race despite apparently endless disappointments at its hands, and hope that she will finally meet the nice young man to romance her away from her sleazy life. Maybe, just maybe, handsome Oscar will be the one to do it.
Director
Bob Fosse
Studio
Universal Pictures
Budget
$8M
Revenue
$20M
Cast
Shirley MacLaine
as Charity
John McMartin
as Oscar
Chita Rivera
as Nickie
Paula Kelly
as Helene
Ricardo Montalban
as Vittorio
Sammy Davis Jr.
as Big Daddy
Stubby Kaye
as Herman
Barbara Bouchet
as Ursula
Suzanne Charny
as Dancer
Alan Hewitt
as Nicholsby
Dante DiPaolo
as Charlie
Bud Vest
as Dancer
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1969
Runtime
2h 33m
Language
English
Rating
6.9 / 10
Budget
$8M
Box Office
$20M
Production Companies
Universal Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sweet Charity?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Sweet Charity (1969).
What is Sweet Charity about?▼
Taxi dancer Charity continues to have faith in the human race despite apparently endless disappointments at its hands, and hope that she will finally meet the nice young man to romance her away from her sleazy life. Maybe, just maybe, handsome Oscar will be the one to do it.
Who directed Sweet Charity?▼
Sweet Charity was directed by Bob Fosse and released in 1969. It is a comedy, music, romance, drama film.
How long is Sweet Charity?▼
Sweet Charity has a runtime of 2 hours and 33 minutes (153 minutes total).
Who stars in Sweet Charity?▼
The cast of Sweet Charity includes Shirley MacLaine as Charity, John McMartin as Oscar, Chita Rivera as Nickie, Paula Kelly as Helene, Ricardo Montalban as Vittorio and more.
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