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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.
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6.2/10
5.7K
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- Director
- Writers
- Jay Presson Allen(screenplay)
- Arnold Schulman(screenplay)
- Stars
- Director
- Writers
- Jay Presson Allen(screenplay)
- Arnold Schulman(screenplay)
- Stars
- Nominated for 5 Oscars
- 11 nominations total
Eugene Troobnick
- Ned
- (as Gene Troobnick)
Samantha C. Kirkeby
- Fran
- (as Samantha Huffaker)
- Director
- Writers
- Jay Presson Allen(screenplay)
- Arnold Schulman(screenplay) (story)
- All cast & crew
- Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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Did you know
- TriviaBarbra 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.
- GoofsNear 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.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Hollywood Singing & Dancing: A Musical History - 1970's (2009)
Featured review
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.
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
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- Release date
- Country of origin
- Official site
- Language
- Also known as
- Смешная леди
- Filming locations
- Central Station, Oakland, California, USA(Cleveland station Fanny & Billy Jack talk)
- Production companies
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $39,000,000
- Gross worldwide
- $39,000,000
- Runtime2 hours 16 minutes
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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