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For the Boys

  • 19911991
  • RR
  • 2h 18m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
5.7K
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For the Boys (1991)
U.S. entertainer Eddie Sparks wants to bring some fun to the soldiers during World War II and contacts singer/dancer Dixie Leonard for help. They become the perfect team and tour from North Africa to the Pacific to perform for "the boys." They continue their work after the war, but when Eddie fires author Silver for getting involved in McCarthy's campaign, Dixie also turns away from him.
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U.S. entertainer Eddie Sparks wants to bring some fun to the soldiers during World War II and contacts singer/dancer Dixie Leonard for help. They become the perfect team and tour from North ... Read allU.S. entertainer Eddie Sparks wants to bring some fun to the soldiers during World War II and contacts singer/dancer Dixie Leonard for help. They become the perfect team and tour from North Africa to the Pacific to perform for "the boys." They continue their work after the war, b... Read allU.S. entertainer Eddie Sparks wants to bring some fun to the soldiers during World War II and contacts singer/dancer Dixie Leonard for help. They become the perfect team and tour from North Africa to the Pacific to perform for "the boys." They continue their work after the war, but when Eddie fires author Silver for getting involved in McCarthy's campaign, Dixie also ... Read all

IMDb RATING
6.3/10
5.7K
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  • Director
    • Mark Rydell
  • Writers
    • Neal Jimenez(story)
    • Lindy Laub(story)
    • Marshall Brickman(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Bette Midler
    • James Caan
    • George Segal
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  • Director
    • Mark Rydell
  • Writers
    • Neal Jimenez(story)
    • Lindy Laub(story)
    • Marshall Brickman(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Bette Midler
    • James Caan
    • George Segal
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 48User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
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    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 1 win & 3 nominations total

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    Top cast

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    Bette Midler
    Bette Midler
    • Dixie Leonardas Dixie Leonard
    James Caan
    James Caan
    • Eddie Sparksas Eddie Sparks
    George Segal
    George Segal
    • Art Silveras Art Silver
    Patrick O'Neal
    Patrick O'Neal
    • Shephardas Shephard
    Christopher Rydell
    Christopher Rydell
    • Danny Leonardas Danny Leonard
    Arye Gross
    Arye Gross
    • Jeff Brooksas Jeff Brooks
    Norman Fell
    Norman Fell
    • Sam Schiffas Sam Schiff
    Rosemary Murphy
    Rosemary Murphy
    • Luanna Trottas Luanna Trott
    Bud Yorkin
    Bud Yorkin
    • Philas Phil
    Dori Brenner
    • Lorettaas Loretta
    Jack Sheldon
    Jack Sheldon
    • Wally Fieldsas Wally Fields
    Karen Martin
    • Victoria Leeas Victoria Lee
    Shannon Wilcox
    Shannon Wilcox
    • Margaret Sparksas Margaret Sparks
    Michael Greene
    Michael Greene
    • Maj. Gen. Scottas Maj. Gen. Scott
    Melissa Manchester
    Melissa Manchester
    • Corrineas Corrine
    Steven Kampmann
    • Stan Newmanas Stan Newman
    Richard Portnow
    Richard Portnow
    • Milt, Recording Studioas Milt, Recording Studio
    Pattie Darcy
    • Myra, Recording Studioas Myra, Recording Studio
    • Director
      • Mark Rydell
    • Writers
      • Neal Jimenez(story) (screenplay)
      • Lindy Laub(story) (screenplay)
      • Marshall Brickman(screenplay)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    U.S. entertainer Eddie Sparks wants to bring some fun to the soldiers during World War II and contacts singer/dancer Dixie Leonard for help. They become the perfect team and tour from North Africa to the Pacific to perform for "the boys." They continue their work after the war, but when Eddie fires author Silver for getting involved in McCarthy's campaign, Dixie also turns away from him. —Volker Boehm
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    • Taglines
      • Laughter and tears. Tragedy and triumph. They lived it all. For the boys.
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
      • Music
      • War
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for language
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Many reviewers noted that James Caan seemed miscast in the role of comedian Eddie Sparks (a caricature of Bob Hope) and wondered why co-star George Segal, who, as an actor, had proved equally adept at comedy and drama, wasn't cast in the role instead. The truth is that Caan's career was hot again after the success of Misery (1990), and Segal was not, so Caan got the lead, and Segal the supporting role.
    • Goofs
      In the film during a World War II sequence Bette Midler sings "Come Rain or Come Shine" which was not written until after the war and wasn't introduced until 1946.
    • Quotes

      Dixie: The thing you wanna avoid is outlasting everybody. Can you remember that?

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Beauty and the Beast/Black Robe/My Girl/Meeting Venus (1991)
    • Soundtracks
      Dreamland
      Written by Dave Grusin, Alan Bergman and Marilyn Bergman

    User reviews48

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    boy oh boy
    In full brassy form, Bette Midler plays Dixie Leonard, who does USO performances in WWII, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. Throughout pleasant times and hard times (and even through tragedies), she and co-star Eddie Sparks (James Caan) always have to find a way to make sure that the show goes on.

    I don't know whether I would call this a masterpiece, but it's some good nostalgia. Midler shows off her talents the same as she did in "The Rose". And moreover, "For the Boys" also looks at the sorts of things going on during those wars, including Cold War-era red-baiting. Worth seeing.
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    • Apr 30, 2006

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 27, 1991 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Askerler İçin
    • Filming locations
      • Inyo National Forest, California, USA
    • Production company
      • All Girl Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $40,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $17,860,280
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $71,348
      • Nov 24, 1991
    • Gross worldwide
      • $23,202,444
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 18 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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