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Cabaret

  • 19721972
  • PGPG
  • 2h 4m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
54K
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Cabaret (1972)
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A female girlie club entertainer in Weimar Republic era Berlin romances two men while the Nazi Party rises to power around them.A female girlie club entertainer in Weimar Republic era Berlin romances two men while the Nazi Party rises to power around them.A female girlie club entertainer in Weimar Republic era Berlin romances two men while the Nazi Party rises to power around them.
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
54K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,731
750
  • Director
    • Bob Fosse
  • Writers
    • Joe Masteroff(based on the musical play "Cabaret" book by)
    • John Van Druten(based on the play by)
    • Christopher Isherwood(stories)
  • Stars
    • Liza Minnelli
    • Michael York
    • Helmut Griem
Top credits
  • Director
    • Bob Fosse
  • Writers
    • Joe Masteroff(based on the musical play "Cabaret" book by)
    • John Van Druten(based on the play by)
    • Christopher Isherwood(stories)
  • Stars
    • Liza Minnelli
    • Michael York
    • Helmut Griem
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 224User reviews
    • 106Critic reviews
    • 80Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 8 Oscars
      • 39 wins & 18 nominations total

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    Full Episode 3:51
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    Photos149

    Liza Minnelli in Cabaret (1972)
    Michael York, Helmut Griem, and Liza Minnelli in Cabaret (1972)
    Liza Minnelli in Cabaret (1972)
    Liza Minnelli in Cabaret (1972)
    Joel Grey and Liza Minnelli in Cabaret (1972)
    Joel Grey and Liza Minnelli in Cabaret (1972)
    Joel Grey and Liza Minnelli in Cabaret (1972)
    Michael York, Helmut Griem, and Liza Minnelli in Cabaret (1972)
    Liza Minnelli in Cabaret (1972)
    Liza Minnelli in Cabaret (1972)
    Joel Grey in Cabaret (1972)
    Liza Minnelli in Cabaret (1972)

    Top cast

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    Liza Minnelli
    Liza Minnelli
    • Sally Bowlesas Sally Bowles
    Michael York
    Michael York
    • Brian Robertsas Brian Roberts
    Helmut Griem
    Helmut Griem
    • Maximilian von Heuneas Maximilian von Heune
    Joel Grey
    Joel Grey
    • Master of Ceremoniesas Master of Ceremonies
    Fritz Wepper
    Fritz Wepper
    • Fritz Wendelas Fritz Wendel
    Marisa Berenson
    Marisa Berenson
    • Natalia Landaueras Natalia Landauer
    Elisabeth Neumann-Viertel
    Elisabeth Neumann-Viertel
    • Fraulein Schneideras Fraulein Schneider
    Helen Vita
    Helen Vita
    • Fraulein Kostas Fraulein Kost
    Sigrid von Richthofen
    • Fraulein Mayras Fraulein Mayr
    • (as Sigrid Von Richthofen)
    Gerd Vespermann
    • Bobbyas Bobby
    Ralf Wolter
    • Herr Ludwigas Herr Ludwig
    Georg Hartmann
    • Willias Willi
    Ricky Renée
    • Elkeas Elke
    • (as Ricky Renee)
    Estrongo Nachama
    • Cantoras Cantor
    Kathryn Doby
    • Kit-Kat Danceras Kit-Kat Dancer
    Inge Jaeger
    • Kit-Kat Danceras Kit-Kat Dancer
    Angelika Koch
    • Kit-Kat Danceras Kit-Kat Dancer
    Helen Velkovorska
    • Kit-Kat Danceras Kit-Kat Dancer
    • Director
      • Bob Fosse
    • Writers
      • Joe Masteroff(based on the musical play "Cabaret" book by)
      • John Van Druten(based on the play by)
      • Christopher Isherwood(stories)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      English author Christopher Isherwood, who created the character of Sally Bowles for a 1937 short story, enjoyed the attention the movie brought to his career, but he felt Liza Minnelli was too talented for the role. According to him, Sally Bowles was based upon Jean Ross, a 19-year-old amateur singer who lived under the delusion that she had star quality, the antithesis of "Judy Garland's daughter".
    • Goofs
      When Brian thrusts the plate of cake at Sally, the cake slides off the plate and slips down to her lap. In the next shot the cake is up on her chest.
    • Quotes

      Brian: Screw Maximilian!

      Sally: I do.

      Brian: So do I.

      Sally: You two bastards!

      Brian: Two? Two? Shouldn't that be three?

    • Crazy credits
      Opening credits prologue: Berlin 1931
    • Alternate versions
      In the film's first telecast, on ABC-TV, all reference to Max's bisexuality was edited out, changing the motivation one of the other characters completely.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Recreation of an Era (1972)
    • Soundtracks
      Mein Herr
      Written by John Kander and Fred Ebb

      Sung by Liza Minnelli

    User reviews224

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    An eerie, glowing tinderbox full of grinning souls and desperate laughter...
    Pre-Nazi Germany is a hotbed of escalating tensions, but decadent nightclub performer Sally Bowles is oblivious to the encroaching horrors. If you know a little about Liza Minnelli and you're curious, "Cabaret" should make you a fan; if you're not interested or just don't like her, "Cabaret" probably isn't the movie for you. Liza is the heart, soul, and centerpiece of the picture; when she's on-screen, everybody else is irrelevant. Movie-fans still discuss whether Liza was actually acting the role of Sally Bowles or just being herself (her Oscar-win still draws debates--Diana Ross in "Lady Sings The Blues" is oft-times described as 'robbed' for the Best Actress statue). Indeed, time has proved that Minnelli had a whole lot in common with Sally, the parallels are even echoed in much of the dialogue, but this part utilizes her entire range (sarcastic sass, vulnerable imp, high-powered musical presence) and she's fabulous. She doesn't do anything small, even her quiet moments are extraordinary. Her final speech to Michael York ("How soon would it be before we started hating each other?") is a knockout, as good as any of her musical numbers, and when he lashes out in anger, she sighs, "If you wanna hit me, why don't'cha just hit me?" She can be fragile and wounded, but it's in her spirit to get right back up and perform. The film is a burlesque nightmare, amazingly directed by Oscar winner Bob Fosse, who also choreographed the musical numbers, and photographed by Geoffrey Unsworth, another Oscar recipient. ***1/2 from ****
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    • moonspinner55
    • Dec 4, 2005

    FAQ4

    • What is the meaning behind the angry looks that Max gives to Brian as Brian gets out of the car?
    • Where was the movie shot?
    • In the 'Tomorrrow Belongs to Me' scene, why does the old man look annoyed?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 13, 1972 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • German
      • Hebrew
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Кабаре
    • Filming locations
      • Berlin, Germany
    • Production companies
      • Allied Artists Pictures
      • ABC Pictures
      • A Feuer and Martin Production
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $4,600,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $23,745
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 4 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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