For the Boys (1991)

  • NR
  • 11/22/1991 (US)
  • Drama, Music, Comedy, War
  • 2h 18m

Laughter and tears. Tragedy and triumph. They lived it all. For the boys.

Overview

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. As the years and wars go by, Eddie and Dixie experience a tumultuous relationship onstage and off while they continue the act for the troops.

Marshall Brickman

Screenplay

Lindy Laub

Screenplay, Story

Neal Jimenez

Screenplay, Story

Mark Rydell

Director

Cast

Bette Midler's headshot

Bette Midler

Dixie Leonard
James Caan's headshot

James Caan

Eddie Sparks
George Segal's headshot

George Segal

Art Silver
Patrick O'Neal's headshot

Patrick O'Neal

Shephard
Christopher Rydell's headshot

Christopher Rydell

Danny Leonard
Arye Gross's headshot

Arye Gross

Jeff Brooks
Norman Fell's headshot

Norman Fell

Sam Schiff
Rosemary Murphy's headshot

Rosemary Murphy

Luanna Trott

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