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Divine Madness

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Bette Midler dresses up, tells racy jokes and sings "The Rose," "I Shall Be Released," "Leader of the Pack."
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Walta Borawski Gay Community News (Boston) 09/06/2022
A performance of joy. Go to Full Review Jason Shawhan Nashville Scene 09/10/2021
The first great concert film of the '80s, Divine Madness finds energetic dynamo Bette Midler holding court in Pasadena, Calif., and serving up everything an audience could want... Go to Full Review Larry Vitacco Philadelphia Gay News 05/27/2020
3.5/4
From her opening number, "Big Noise from Winnetka" to her triumphant grand finale, "I Shall Be Released," there is nary a dull moment. Go to Full Review Michele Chausse Sojourner 08/15/2019
Such intense emotionalism is a departure for the Camp Queen, but a real beginning for the New Woman, Bette Midler. Go to Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews 01/06/2016
B-
Enjoyable nonsense that makes for titillating entertainment. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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steve d @RT35616104 07/14/2020 Unless you LOVE Bette Midler there is nothing of value here. See more 02/20/2016 The Divine Miss M in all her glory! A true spectacle to the talents of Bette Midler See more s r @ScottR 01/09/2016 A new side of midler I had never seen. She is a true entertainer. See more 01/05/2016 A real joy to watch with a dynamic performance from Bette Midler. Just really hilarious and equally awesome musical numbers with great direction and lighting as a part concert part stage show See more 12/30/2015 high camp & Midler at her best See more 07/26/2014 Absolutely LOVED, LOVED, LOVED this movie!! All fabulous numbers - Shiver Me Timbers is absolutely stunning. See more Read all reviews
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Michael Ritchie

Director

Bette Midler

Herself

The Harlettes

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Bette Midler

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Bruce Vilanch

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Jerry Blatt

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Movie Info

Synopsis Bette Midler dresses up, tells racy jokes and sings "The Rose," "I Shall Be Released," "Leader of the Pack."
Director
Michael Ritchie
Screenwriter
Bette Midler, Bruce Vilanch, Jerry Blatt
Production Co
The Ladd Company
Rating
R
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 15, 2014
Runtime
1h 35m
Sound Mix
Surround