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Up the Sandbox

  • 19721972
  • RR
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
1.5K
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Up the Sandbox (1972)
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  • Comedy
  • Drama
A bored housewife takes refuge in a fantasy world.A bored housewife takes refuge in a fantasy world.A bored housewife takes refuge in a fantasy world.
IMDb RATING
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1.5K
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  • Director
    • Irvin Kershner
  • Writers
    • Paul Zindel(screenplay)
    • Anne Richardson Roiphe(novel)
  • Stars
    • Barbra Streisand
    • David Selby
    • Ariane Heller
Top credits
  • Director
    • Irvin Kershner
  • Writers
    • Paul Zindel(screenplay)
    • Anne Richardson Roiphe(novel)
  • Stars
    • Barbra Streisand
    • David Selby
    • Ariane Heller
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 26User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
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  • Videos1

    Up the Sandbox
    Trailer 1:57
    Up the Sandbox

    Photos14

    "Up The Sandbox" Barbra Streisand 1972 First Artists
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    "Up the Sandbox" Barbra Streisand 1972 First Artists
    "Up The Sandbox" David Selby, Ariane Heller,Barbra Streisand 1972 First Artists
    "Up The Sandbox" Barbra Streisand 1972 First Artist
    "Up The Sandbox" Barbra Streisand, David Selby 1972 First Artist
    "Up The Sandbox" Barbra Streisand, Jacobo Morales 1972 First Artist
    "Up The Sandbox" Barbra Streisand 1972 First Artist
    "Up The Sandbox" Barbra Streisand 1972 First Artist
    Up the Sandbox (1972)
    Up the Sandbox (1972)
    Up the Sandbox (1972)

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    Barbra Streisand
    Barbra Streisand
    • Margaret Reynoldsas Margaret Reynolds
    David Selby
    David Selby
    • Paul Reynoldsas Paul Reynolds
    Ariane Heller
    • Elizabeth Reynoldsas Elizabeth Reynolds
    Terry Smith
    • Peteras Peter
    Gary Smith
    • Peteras Peter
    Jane Hoffman
    • Mrs. Koerneras Mrs. Koerner
    John C. Becher
    John C. Becher
    • Mr. Koerneras Mr. Koerner
    Jacobo Morales
    • Fidel Castroas Fidel Castro
    Paul Benedict
    Paul Benedict
    • Dr. Beinekeas Dr. Beineke
    George S. Irving
    George S. Irving
    • Dr. Keglinas Dr. Keglin
    • (as George Irving)
    Pearl Shear
    • Aunt Tillas Aunt Till
    Carl Gottlieb
    Carl Gottlieb
    • Vinnieas Vinnie
    Joseph Bova
    • Johnas John
    Mary Louise Wilson
    Mary Louise Wilson
    • Bettyas Betty
    Marilyn Curtis
    • Judyas Judy
    Cynthia Harris
    Cynthia Harris
    • Stellaas Stella
    Iris Brooks
    • Vickias Vicki
    Vassili Lambrinos
    • Dr. Loffertas Dr. Loffert
    • Director
      • Irvin Kershner
    • Writers
      • Paul Zindel(screenplay)
      • Anne Richardson Roiphe(novel)
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    • Trivia
      Reportedly, several alternate endings were written and filmed before settling on the one in the released version. One of the unused endings was to leave the viewer not entirely sure that what they'd seen was reality or yet another fantasy sequence.
    • Quotes

      Margaret Reynolds: If this is what being a mother is like, I turn in my ovaries!

    • Crazy credits
      Most of the opening titles are shown over a close-up shot of an infant's buttocks.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Moviemakers (1972)
    • Soundtracks
      Beautfiul Dreamer
      (uncredited)

      Written by Stephen Foster

      Sung at the anniversary party

    User reviews26

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    One of Barbra's best
    This is One of Barbra's finest movies and, ironicly, did the poorest at the box office. After playing larger than life characters in her last 5 films, here Barbra plays a "normal", regular human being. A bored New York housewife who uses daydreams to escape from her unfullfulling life. There are many touching and heartfelt moments in this film, as well as very funny ones. It is a comedy/drama with depth and dimmensions. In one scene Barbra stands up to Fidel Castro with her views on womanhood and war.Yet, a little later the two have a hystericly funny scene where he reveals a "secret" to her. Barbra stands up to her domineering mother,unexpectedly, at her parents anniversary party, and...lets just say that someone ends up with something other than egg, on their face! The moments where Barbra is washing and lovingly taking care of her children, as well as the moments where she is in an abortion clinic pondering her thoughts, are heartfelt indeed. A wonderfully different and heartfelt, funny movie. I highly recommend it.
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    • rdvinct
    • Mar 7, 2003

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 18, 1973 (Sweden)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Sandkastenspiele
    • Filming locations
      • Samburu National Reserve, Kenya
    • Production companies
      • Barwood Films
      • First Artists
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $3,000,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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