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Funny Girl is a 1968 American biographical-musical film directed by William Wyler and written by Isobel Lennart, adapted from her book for the stage musical of the same title. It is loosely based on the life and career of comedienne Fanny Brice and her stormy relationship with entrepreneur and gambler Nicky Arnstein.
With Barbra Streisand, Omar Sharif, Kay Medford, Anne Francis. The life of Fanny Brice, famed comedienne and entertainer of the early 1900s. We see her rise to fame as a Ziegfeld girl, subsequent career, and her personal life, particularly her relationship with Nick Arnstein.
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- Biography, Comedy, Drama
- William Wyler
- 1968-09-19
Funny Girl. Barbra Streisand's debut film won her the Academy Award (r) for her performance as singer-comediene, Fanny Brice. Nominated for seven other awards, this classic musical film contrasts Fanny's onstage antics with her offstage romance with dashing gambler, Nicky Arnstein (Omar Shariff).
Check out the official Funny Girl (1968) Trailer starring Barbra Streisand!
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NEW. In this bittersweet, classic musical drama, the vibrant and beautiful young Fanny Brice (Barbra Streisand) starts out as a bit player on the New York City vaudeville stage, but works...
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- William Wyler
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- Barbra Streisand
Barbra Streisand's debut film won her the Academy Award for her performance as singer-comediene, Fanny Brice. Nominated for seven other awards, this classic musical film contrasts Fanny's onstage...
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Funny Girl: plot summary, featured cast, reviews, articles, photos, and videos. ... Barbra Streisand shines in her debut film role as Fanny Brice, a talented but ...