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Funny Lady

  • 19751975
  • PGPG
  • 2h 16m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
5.7K
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Funny Lady (1975)
Story of singer Fanny Brice's stormy relationship with showman Billy Rose.
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BiographyComedyDrama
Story of singer Fanny Brice's stormy relationship with showman Billy Rose.Story of singer Fanny Brice's stormy relationship with showman Billy Rose.Story of singer Fanny Brice's stormy relationship with showman Billy Rose.
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
5.7K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Herbert Ross
  • Writers
    • Jay Presson Allen(screenplay)
    • Arnold Schulman(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Barbra Streisand
    • James Caan
    • Omar Sharif
  • Director
    • Herbert Ross
  • Writers
    • Jay Presson Allen(screenplay)
    • Arnold Schulman(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Barbra Streisand
    • James Caan
    • Omar Sharif
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 43User reviews
    • 31Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 5 Oscars
      • 11 nominations total

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    Trailer 2:19
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    Video 0:38
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    Barbra Streisand in Funny Lady (1975)
    "Funny Lady," Barbra Streisand 1975 Columbia
    "Funny Lady," Barbra Streisand
    "Funny Lady," Barbra Streisand 1975 Columbia
    "Funny Lady," Barbra Streisand, Omar Sharif 1975 Columbia
    "Funny Lady" James Caan, Barbra Streisand 1975 Columbia
    "Funny Lady" James Caan, Barbra Sreisand 1975 Columbia
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    "Funny Lady," Barbra Streisand 1975 Columbia
    "Funny Lady," Barbra Streisand 1975 Columbia
    "Funny Lady" Roddy McDowall, Barbra Streisand 1975 Columbia Pictures
    "Funny Lady" Roddy McDowall, Barbra Streisand 1975 Columbia Pictures

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    Barbra Streisand
    Barbra Streisand
    • Fanny Brice
    James Caan
    James Caan
    • Billy Rose
    Omar Sharif
    Omar Sharif
    • Nicky Arnstein…
    Roddy McDowall
    Roddy McDowall
    • Bobby
    Ben Vereen
    Ben Vereen
    • Bert Robbins
    Carole Wells
    Carole Wells
    • Norma Butler
    Larry Gates
    Larry Gates
    • Bernard Baruch
    Eugene Troobnick
    Eugene Troobnick
    • Ned
    • (as Gene Troobnick)
    Heidi O'Rourke
    • Eleanor Holm
    Royce Wallace
    • Adele
    Lilyan Chauvin
    Lilyan Chauvin
    • Mademoiselle
    Samantha C. Kirkeby
    Samantha C. Kirkeby
    • Fran
    • (as Samantha Huffaker)
    Matt Emery
    • Buck Bolton
    Joshua Shelley
    • Painter
    Cliff Norton
    Cliff Norton
    • Stage Manager
    Corey Fischer
    Corey Fischer
    • Conductor
    Garrett Lewis
    • Production Singer
    Byron Webster
    Byron Webster
    • Crazy Quilt Director
    • Director
      • Herbert Ross
    • Writers
      • Jay Presson Allen(screenplay)
      • Arnold Schulman(screenplay) (story)
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      Barbra Streisand did not want James Caan to douse her with the talcum powder. She feared the powder was toxic and, when breathed in, would coat her lungs. Caan agreed to hold back, but when cameras were rolling he hit her with it anyway. The scene was only filmed once, and both stars got a big laugh of it.
    • Goofs
      Near the end of the movie, in a meeting between Brice and Rose, she quips they were married for four years. In reality, they were married for nine years.
    • Quotes

      Fanny Brice: [at her first meeting Billy Rose] If we hate the same people and you get your suit cleaned, it's a match.

    • Connections
      Featured in Hollywood Singing & Dancing: A Musical History - 1970's (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      Blind Date
      (uncredited)

      Written by John Kander and Fred Ebb

      Performed by Barbra Streisand

    User reviews43

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    A worthy sequel to a classic.
    Let's get the biggest question out of the way: Is FUNNY LADY as good as FUNNY GIRL? Of course not, but how many movies are? This is the lively follow-up to the 1968 masterpiece, that continues Fanny's (Streisand's) story after her divorce from Nick (Sharif) and her second marriage to producer Billy Rose (James Caan).

    This film was a sure-fire hit back in '75. Made on a then-hefty budget of $7 million, FUNNY LADY went on to gross over $48 million in the United States alone. Streisand and Caan have a sparkling chemistry, and Sharif is charming. Also, Roddy McDowell is memorable in a supporting role as Bobby.

    The screenplay, though familiar, is surprisingly crisp with some fresh comedy bits and a bittersweet conclusion. The music isn't anywhere near as good as the original's, but there are some nice numbers including the showstopper "How Lucky Can You Get?" and the soft "More Than You Know."

    FUNNY LADY is a very good movie and great sequel. Although the original is the place to start, the Streisand-Caan chemistry will give fans a good fix. Enjoy!

    My score: 7 out of 10.
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    • Oct 15, 1999

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 15, 1975 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Sony Movie Channel (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Смешная леди
    • Filming locations
      • Central Station, Oakland, California, USA(Cleveland station Fanny & Billy Jack talk)
    • Production companies
      • Columbia Pictures
      • Rastar Pictures
      • Vista
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $39,000,000
    • Gross worldwide
      • $39,000,000
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 16 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • 4-Track Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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