IMDb >
For the Boys (1991)
Watch It
Buy it at Amazon
Rent it at Blockbuster.com
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
BETA
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotesOverview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv scheduleAwards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage boardPlot & Quotes
plot summarysynopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotesFun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQOther Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDeskPromotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo galleryExternal Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clipsFor the Boys (1991) More at IMDbPro »
| Videos |
|
Overview
User Rating:
Release Date:
22 November 1991 (USA) moreTagline:
Laughter and tears. Tragedy and triumph. They lived it all. For the boys.Plot:
With the help of the singer and dancer Dixie Leonhard US-Entertainer Eddie Sparks wants to bring some fun to the soldiers during World War II... more | add synopsisPlot Keywords:
Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 1 win & 1 nomination moreNewsDesk:
Meet Jasper Warren Paisley!(From People - CelebrityBabies. 11 September 2009, 2:00 PM, PDT)
User Comments:
2nd Best of Bette's Movies more (34 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Bette Midler | ... | Dixie Leonard |
 | James Caan | ... | Eddie Sparks |
 | George Segal | ... | Art Silver |
 | Patrick O'Neal | ... | Shephard |
| Christopher Rydell | ... | Danny Leonard |
 | Arye Gross | ... | Jeff Brooks |
| Norman Fell | ... | Sam Schiff |
| Rosemary Murphy | ... | Luanna Trott |
 | Bud Yorkin | ... | Phil |
| Dori Brenner | ... | Loretta |
| Jack Sheldon | ... | Wally Fields |
| Karen Martin | ... | Victoria Lee |
| Shannon Wilcox | ... | Margaret Sparks |
| Michael Greene | ... | Maj. Gen. Scott |
| Melissa Manchester | ... | Corrine |
Additional Details
Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
138 minCountry:
USALanguage:
EnglishColor:
ColorAspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 moreCertification:
Iceland:12 | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Chile:14 | Finland:K-12 | Germany:12 | Sweden:11 | UK:15 | USA:R | Singapore:PGFun Stuff
Trivia:
Many reviewers noted that James Caan seemed miscast in the role of comedian Eddie Sparks (a caricature of Bob Hope) and wondered why co-star George Segal, who as an actor had proved equally adept at comedy and drama, wasn't cast in the role instead. The truth is that Caan's career was hot again after the success of Misery (1990) and Segal was not, so Caan got the lead and Segal the supporting role. moreGoofs:
Anachronisms: In the film during a World War II sequence Bette Midler sings "Come Rain or Come Shine" which was not written until after the war and wasn't introduced until 1946. moreQuotes:
Eddie: You know...for an old broad, you're still pretty sexy.Dixie: How would you know?
Eddie: Well, I think I'm getting excited.
Dixie: Let me know when you're sure.
more
Soundtrack:
Stuff Like That There moreFAQ
This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.more (34 total)
Message Boards
Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for For the Boys (1991) moreRecommendations
If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
Show more recommendations
|
|
|
|
|
| Across the Universe | Come See the Paradise | The Land Girls | The Last Picture Show | Lackawanna Blues |
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
Related Links
| Full cast and crew | Company credits | External reviews |
| News articles | IMDb Comedy section | IMDb USA section |
| Add this title to MyMovies |
Bette was magnificent in "The Rose", in my opinion the best movie she's made. In a totally different personna she plays Dixie equally wonderfully. "For The Boys" is, for a reason I cannot discern, one of my all time favorite movies. I love the movie and Bette is as always, the best. If you adore Bette, and if you've never "For The Boys", rent it or buy it and you'll see what I'm talking about.