Release Date: 9/7/2004 Original Release: Rating: (Not rated) Rating Reason: (Reason unavailable) UPC: 024543013785 Studio: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainm
Dramas, Musicals, Friends, World War II, Theatrical Release
Description
In 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.
DVD Features
Region 1 Keep Case - Sensormatic Anamorphic Widescreen - 1.85 Full Frame - 1.33 Audio: Dolby Digital 4.1 - English Dolby Digital Mono 2.0 - French Dolby Surround - English Additional Release Material: Trailers: 1. Original Theatrical Trailers (2) 2. TV Spots (4) 3. Previews - Fox Flix Interactive Features: Scene Selection Interactive Menus
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