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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.
Funny Girl: Directed by William Wyler. With Barbra Streisand, Omar Sharif, Kay Medford, Anne Francis. The life of Fanny Brice, famed comedienne and entertainer of the early 1900s.
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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).
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 her way...
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- William Wyler
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- Barbra Streisand
Funny Girl: plot summary, featured cast, reviews, articles, photos, and videos.
Dec 31, 2014 · One night, after a concert, he stumbles into a club where he sees a singing group fronted by Esther Hoffman (Barbra Streisand). John likes what he hears and loves what he sees; he tries picking her up, but soon realizes if he wants to see her, he'll have to ask her out on an actual date.
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The life of Fanny Brice, famed comedian and entertainer of the early 1900s. We see her rise to fame as a Ziegfeld girl, her subsequent career, and her personal life, particularly her relationship with Nick Arnstein.