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Chicago (2002)

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Two death-row murderesses develop a fierce rivalry while competing for publicity, celebrity, and a sleazy lawyer's attention.

Director:

Rob Marshall

Writers:

Bill Condon (screenplay), Bob Fosse (book) | 2 more credits »
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Won 6 Oscars. Another 51 wins & 129 nominations. See more awards »

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Cast overview, first billed only:
Taye Diggs ... Bandleader
Cliff Saunders ... Stage Manager
Catherine Zeta-Jones ... Velma Kelly
Renée Zellweger ... Roxie Hart
Dominic West ... Fred Casely
Jayne Eastwood ... Mrs. Borusewicz
Bruce Beaton ... Police Photographer
Roman Podhora Roman Podhora ... Sergeant Fogarty
John C. Reilly ... Amos Hart
Colm Feore ... Harrison
Rob Smith Rob Smith ... Newspaper Photographer
Sean Wayne Doyle Sean Wayne Doyle ... Reporter
Steve Behal Steve Behal ... Prison Clerk
Robbie Rox Robbie Rox ... Prison Guard
Chita Rivera ... Nickie
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Storyline

Murderesses Velma Kelly (Catherine Zeta-Jones) (a chanteuse and tease who killed her husband and sister after finding them in bed together) and Roxie Hart (Renée Zellweger) (who killed her boyfriend when she discovered he wasn't going to make her a star) find themselves on death row together and fight for the fame that will keep them from the gallows in 1920s Chicago. Written by Debpp322

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Genres:

Comedy | Crime | Musical

Certificate:

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Did You Know?

Trivia

Mandy Moore auditioned for the role of Kitty Baxter, but was passed over because the producers felt she was too young. See more »

Goofs

When Roxie refuses Velma's money for doing her laundry, Velma puts the money down her shirt. The position of the money changes in every shot. See more »

Quotes

Ms. Sunshine: As you know my paper is dry. Do you have any advice for girls who choose to avoid a life of jazz, and drink?
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Crazy Credits

Dedicated to Bob Fosse, Gwen Verdon, and Robert Fryer See more »

Alternate Versions

The musical number "Class," featuring Queen Latifah and Catherine Zeta-Jones, was deleted from the final version of the film. However, it was recut into the movie for a brief, extremely limited theatrical re-release in the summer of 2003. It then appeared on DVD as a bonus feature, but was NOT intercut there. See more »

Connections

Referenced in Interactive Film Quiz (2006) See more »

Soundtracks

Raisin' the Roof
(1929)
Music by Jimmy McHugh
Lyrics by Dorothy Fields
Published by Aldi Music Company and EMI Music Publishing, ASCAP
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23 August 2018 | by Alex_KladisSee all my reviews

"Chicago" is a classic musical brought to you with an amazing Direction and absolutely perfect acting! Catherine Zeta Jones landing an amazing supporting performance and manages to still every scene she's in! Unfortunately, Richard Gere was not the perfect casting for that specific role, but he is pretty charming from moment to moment! The songs are there for you to find them and believe me... they are all magnificent!


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Country:

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Language:

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Release Date:

7 February 2003 (Canada) See more »

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Box Office

Budget:

$45,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$2,074,929, 29 December 2002

Gross USA:

$170,687,518

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$306,776,732
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Color:

Black and White (mock newsreel)| Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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