Gypsy

TV Movie
1993
Not Rated
2h 33m

IMDb RATING

7.2/10

2.3K

YOUR RATING

Biography Comedy Drama Musical

Based on the autobiography of Gypsy Rose Lee, this made-for-TV movie-previously a Broadway smash and a 1962 film-depicts the life and times of a stripper and her domineering mother.Based on the autobiography of Gypsy Rose Lee, this made-for-TV movie-previously a Broadway smash and a 1962 film-depicts the life and times of a stripper and her domineering mother.Based on the autobiography of Gypsy Rose Lee, this made-for-TV movie-previously a Broadway smash and a 1962 film-depicts the life and times of a stripper and her domineering mother.

Director
- Emile Ardolino
Writers
- Arthur Laurents
- Gypsy Rose Lee
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

IMDb RATING

7.2/10

2.3K

YOUR RATING

Director
- Emile Ardolino
Writers
- Arthur Laurents
- Gypsy Rose Lee
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

Won 1 Primetime Emmy
- 2 wins & 18 nominations total

Trivia
Linda Hart, who plays Mazeppa, was once one of Bette Midler's "Harlettes."

Goofs
When Mama Rose interrupts the first audition and is talking to Uncle Jocko, the dog she is carrying switches arms between shots.

Quotes
Gypsy: Some men have called me an ecdysiast. Do you know what that means? An ecdysiast is one who, or that which, sheds it's skin. In vulgar parlance, a stripper. But I'm not a stripper. At these prices, I'm an ecdysiast!

Connections
Featured in The 51st Annual Golden Globe Awards (1994)

Soundtracks
May We Entertain You
Music by Jule Styne
Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Sung by Lacey Chabert and Elisabeth Moss

User reviews36

Featured review

9/10

Everything is Coming Roses for Me and For You!

I saw Tyne Daly in the 1991 Broadway revival of this classic and timeless musical. Tyne was fantastic so I hesitated to see the television movie with Bette Midler. Every actress has interpreted Mama Rose in their own way. Bette Midler won a Golden Globe and was nominated for an Emmy Award for her performance. This television adaptation is faithful to the musical production. I don't recall any outdoor scenes here and that's the only flaw. Bette Midler soars in the role. Cynthia Gibb is marvelous as Louise who becomes Gypsy Rose Lee. Peter Riegert was perfect as Herbie. It has a terrific supporting cast including Tony Shaloub, Michael Jeter, Ed Asner, Christine Ebersole and Andrea Martin. The director was the late Emile Ardolino (Dirty Dancing) and this film is dedicated in his memory. Bette Midler should have played this role on Broadway as well. She is electrifying and horrifying as the ultimate stage mother. Thankfully this version of Gypsy is on DVD and will be preserved forever as the faithful version to the musical.