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Cabaret

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In Berlin in 1931, American cabaret singer Sally Bowles (Liza Minnelli) meets British academic Brian Roberts (Michael York), who is finishing his university studies. Despite Brian's confusion over his sexuality, the pair become lovers, but the arrival of the wealthy and decadent playboy Maximilian von Heune (Helmut Griem) complicates matters for them both. This love triangle plays out against the rise of the Nazi party and the collapse of the Weimar Republic.
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Great performances and evocative musical numbers help Cabaret secure its status as a stylish, socially conscious classic.

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Guy Lodge Film of the Week 05/31/2022
It’s hard to believe it’s half a century since Cabaret first sashayed into cinemas: in look, sound and sensibility, it still feels fresh and daring, expanding the possibilities of what musicals can do and say at every turn. Go to Full Review Kevin Maher The Times (UK) 05/06/2022
5/5
It repeatedly castigates political complacency and boasts one of the most chilling camera movements in cinema history... Go to Full Review Sara Michelle Fetters MovieFreak.com 03/03/2022
4/4
The music is great, yes, but it is the themes at the center of Isherwoods remembrances that hold the most power. Go to Full Review Orrin Konheim Washington City Paper Sep 15
Whereas musicals have traditionally aimed to uplift and elate with song, Cabaret aims to provoke and comment on a darker time. Go to Full Review Gary Jane Hoisington Gay Community News (Boston) 09/10/2022
As presented, Cabaret is something else again: a pretentious, bad musical. Go to Full Review Taylor Baker Drink in the Movies 10/04/2021
90/100
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Noah H. @Noah85 Jan 26 It’s alright. Watched it in film class. I won’t call it a masterpiece, but I enjoyed Liza Minnelli as Sally Bowles and the music was catchy. I wouldn’t recommend it for kids, but I feel like there’s a lot of things in this movie that adults can enjoy. I thought the shots were cool too. See more Sabrina C @SabrinaCheek Jan 18 "Cabaret" shows the dangers of distraction, the dangers of being uninformed. That freedom is beautiful, and if you want to enjoy it, you need to protect it. It questions what we as humans do in the face of evil. And that ending, when it turns the reflection of a mirror on the Cabaret audience to reveal it is filled with Nazis. That they sit among you. It asks you to question yourself, who you surround yourself with, who you trust. As an American, I think we need Cabaret now more than ever. I watched this film after watching neighbors hide from ICE vehicles, after seeing the faces of those killed by them all over the news. Families are being torn apart, racism is being encouraged, and our freedoms are being erased. For everyone, no matter your political standing. None of us are safe from this. Yet, we bury ourselves in distractions. Bear Cups, Labubus, so many pointless things that mean nothing compared to human life. This movie is a warning. Open your eyes and do something. See more rex w Nov 8 Liza Minelli had the greatest musical performance ever. However, the slow pace of the film keeps it from being the all-time greatest musical. More singing and less talking would have made this even more of a classic. "Tomorrow Belongs to Me," sung by the Hitler Youth and the villagers at an outside dining pub is one of the most haunting musical scenes of all time. See more Simon E Aug 15 So many good songs and still as important today as it was back then. Deserved all the oscars See more Jessica L 02/20/2025 I'm a huge fan of most musicals. This one is NO exception. I just think the music is FABULOUS and the storyline is wonderful. I'm not a fan of the time period it took place in, but I don't pay attention to that. LOL. See more Teddy B 01/12/2025 Imbued with an infectious sense of humour (courtesy of Liza Minelli) marked by an underlying melancholia, 'Cabaret' is enjoyable if slightly convoluted at times. See more Read all reviews
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Bob Fosse

Director

Liza Minnelli

Sally Bowles

Joel Grey

Master of Ceremonies

Michael York

Brian Roberts

Helmut Griem

Maximilian von Heune

Fritz Wepper

Fritz Wendel

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Synopsis In Berlin in 1931, American cabaret singer Sally Bowles (Liza Minnelli) meets British academic Brian Roberts (Michael York), who is finishing his university studies. Despite Brian's confusion over his sexuality, the pair become lovers, but the arrival of the wealthy and decadent playboy Maximilian von Heune (Helmut Griem) complicates matters for them both. This love triangle plays out against the rise of the Nazi party and the collapse of the Weimar Republic.
Director
Bob Fosse
Producer
Cy Feuer
Screenwriter
Christopher Isherwood, John Van Druten, Joe Masteroff, Jay Presson Allen
Distributor
Warner Home Vídeo, Allied Artists Pictures
Production Co
ABC Circle Films, American Broadcasting Company (ABC)
Rating
PG
Genre
Musical
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 13, 1972, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 1, 2008
Runtime
2h 4m
Sound Mix
Surround
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