
For the Boys
1991, Romance/Musical, 2h 25m
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Movie Info
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 (Bette Midler), 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 (George Segal), 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.
Cast & Crew
Bette Midler
Dixie Leonard
Dixie Leonard
James Caan
Eddie Sparks
Eddie Sparks
George Segal
Art Silver
Art Silver
Patrick O'Neal
Shephard
Shephard
Christopher Rydell
Danny Leonard
Danny Leonard
Brandon Call
Danny Leonard age 12
Danny Leonard age 12
Critic Reviews for For the Boys
Audience Reviews for For the Boys
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Feb 15, 2016Nothing is convincing in this film, from the awkward and sudden tonal shifts to the cheap production values to the unintentionally hilarious performances. Out of all the times James Caan has been miscast in a movie, this has to be one of the worst.Alec B Super Reviewer
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Jan 17, 2009Good story but a bit of miscasting knocks this one off center and off the mark.Randy T Super Reviewer
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Mar 27, 2007bette's great, the movie not so muchjay n Super Reviewer
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