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It stars Bette Midler, James Caan, George Segal, Patrick O'Neal, Arye Gross, and Norman Fell. A then-unknown Vince Vaughn made his film debut as a cheering soldier in a crowd. As in The Rose, Midler's first starring role and also a large budget quasi-biopic, the film is fiction.
For the Boys: Directed by Mark Rydell. With Bette Midler, James Caan, George Segal, Patrick O'Neal. 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.
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- Comedy, Drama, Music
- Mark Rydell
- 1991-11-27
For the Boys 1991 With the help of the singer and dancer Dixie Leonhard US-Entertainer Eddie Sparks wants to bring some fun to the soldiers during World War ...
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For The Boys. Bette Midler gives the brassiest, sassiest performance of her career as Dixie Leonard, a USO singer whose electrifying stage presence, and flair for outrageous comedy, captivates troops and civilians alike.
On a USO tour during World War II, entertainer Eddie Sparks (James Caan) needs a partner to round out his act. Soon after hiring performer Dixie Leonard (Bette Midler), Eddie decides he wants her...
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- Mark Rydell
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- Bette Midler
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