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  1. Nov 27, 1991 · 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.

    • (6K)
    • Comedy, Drama, Music
    • Mark Rydell
    • 1991-11-27
  2. Synopsis. On a USO tour during World War II, entertainer Eddie Sparks needs a partner to round out his act. Soon after hiring performer Dixie Leonard, Eddie decides he wants her out of the show — mostly because she upstages him. Dixie is close to leaving of her own accord, but her uncle, Art Silver, convinces her to stay.

    • (83)
    • Dixie Leonard; Eddie Sparks; Art Silver
    • R
    • 1991
  3. Apr 6, 2022. Rated: C • Feb 5, 2007. 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 ...

    • (176)
    • Mark Rydell
    • R
    • Bette Midler
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  5. 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. Teamed up with America's beloved song and dance man, Eddie Sparks (James Caan), the whole world becomes Dixie's stage. 1,238 ...

    • 144 min
  6. Nov 27, 1991 · Tweet. "For the Boys" tells the endless story of a showbiz partnership that lasts 50 years, during about 35 of which the two partners are not speaking. That wouldn't be so bad if they had any chemistry when they are speaking, but this movie is cold and distant when it isn't contrived, and by the end not even the manufactured emotions ring true.

  7. Nov 22, 1991 · Purchase For the Boys on digital and stream instantly or download offline. 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. Teamed up with America's beloved song and dance man, Eddie Sparks (James Caan), the whole world becomes Dixie's ...

  8. USO entertainers Dixie Leonard and Eddie Sparks travel and perform together through World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. The story of their adventures together, filled with love, laughter, and tears, is related in flashbacks by Dixie on the eve of being awarded a medal by the President. — Dan Larsen.

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