For the Boys
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.
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 2h 18m
- Released
- 1991
- Country
- United States
Details
Release year: 1991
Storyline
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.
Top credits
Bette Midler ā Dixie Leonard
James Caan ā Eddie Sparks
George Segal ā Art Silver
Patrick O'Neal ā Shephard
Awards
0 wins & 1 nomination
See all awards āDid you know
ā¢ 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.
ā¢ After the release of the movie, Martha Raye claimed publicly that the character Bette Midler portrayed was plagiarized from her own career, and especially the efforts she had made during several wars. Raye sought compensation in court, but after hearing the evidence of both sides, the judge decided that Raye did not have a case.
ā¢ Uncredited movie debut of Vince Vaughn.
Box Office
Gross (Domestic): $17,860,280
Opening Weekend (Domestic): $71,348 (1991-11-24)
User reviews
(7/10) Midler shines in epic tearjerker
boy oh boy
Bette's powerhouse performance sustains a somewhat lackluster film
Technical specs
- Sound mix
- 70 mm 6-Track, Dolby SR, CDS
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
- Color
- Color
