For the Boys (1991)

Directed by Mark Rydell · 138 min · Drama, Music, Comedy, War

12.0 TOPICAL score · #5,376 of 6,776 films

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Talented USO entertainer Dixie Leonard and comedian Eddie Sparks deal with their relationship over the course of 5 decades from World War II to the Vietnam War era to their twilight era in the 90's.

For the Boys (1991, directed by Mark Rydell) has a TOPICAL score of 12.0 - ranked 5,376 of the 6,776 films TOPICAL scores. It scores highest on awards and cast, and lowest on critics. It won 0 awards from 1 nomination. Critics: 40% on Rotten Tomatoes · 5/10 critics' average. Audiences: TMDB 6.4/10 (85 ratings). Wikipedia covers it in 19 languages.

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• Critics40% on Rotten Tomatoes · 5/10 critics' average
• AudienceTMDB 6.4/10 (85 ratings)
• Awards0 wins, 1 nomination
• ImpactWikipedia articles in 19 languages
• Still read6,094 Wikipedia readers in the last 60 days

Starring: Bette Midler (actor #1,195), James Caan (actor #604), George Segal (actor #775), Patrick O'Neal

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