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For the Boys [VHS]

Bette Midler (Actor, Producer), James Caan (Actor), Mark Rydell (Director) Rated:
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Format: VHS Tape
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 290 ratings
IMDb6.4/10.0
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Format NTSC, Color, Closed-captioned, HiFi Sound
Contributor Bud Yorkin, Jack Sheldon, Marshall Brickman, Norman Fell, George Segal, Bette Midler, Christopher Wilkinson, Patrick O'Neal, Kate Long, Bonnie Bruckheimer, Lindy Laub, Dori Brenner, Christopher Rydell, Neal Jimenez, Karen Martin, James Caan, Arye Gross, Mark Rydell, Rosemary Murphy See more
Runtime 2 hours and 18 minutes
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Bette Midler poured her heart and soul into this story of a pair of entertainers who repeatedly took time from their careers to entertain U.S. troops at war, from World War II to Vietnam--and it sank like a stone at the box office. Granted, it's corny and emotionally over the top. But there are strong emotions at play here in the tale of an unlikely team of singer and comedian (played by Midler and James Caan), who are brought together for a reunion show in their dotage. As they nervously anticipate seeing each other for the first time in years, they are flooded with memories of their earlier days as a hot show-biz couple whose own troubles always took second place to their patriotic urge to buoy our boys in uniform. Some say this was a veiled film version of the Martha Raye story; Midler gives it her all and Caan isn't half-bad. But director Mark Rydell lays on the schmaltz so thickly at times that it overpowers the tougher material. --Marshall Fine

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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.32 x 4.19 x 1.12 inches; 6.13 ounces
  • Director ‏ : ‎ Mark Rydell
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 2 hours and 18 minutes
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ September 19, 1995
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ November 3, 2006
  • Actors ‏ : ‎ Bette Midler, James Caan, George Segal, Patrick O'Neal, Christopher Rydell
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ Fox Home Entertainme
  • Producers ‏ : ‎ Bette Midler, Bonnie Bruckheimer, Christopher Wilkinson, Kate Long
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 6302338425
  • Writers ‏ : ‎ Lindy Laub, Marshall Brickman, Neal Jimenez
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 290 ratings

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Matt Tawesson
5.0 out of 5 stars One of Bette's best movies ever.
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2013
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I saw this movie within two days right when I received it. This movie is excellent with stellar acting by Bette Midler and James Caan. When I got done watching it, it became an instant favorite of mine. I had learned that this movie didn't get much recognition when it first came out, and that Bette was nominated for an Oscar (this was her second nomination). I feel that she should have won the award for her performance; why she didn't is anyone's guess. Again, this was the second time she was nominated for the award, and it was the second time she lost (her first nomination, in 1980, was for her role in The Rose). The story deals with Eddie Sparks (Caan) and Dixie Leonard (Midler), who do singing and comedy routines for the troops covering WWII, Korea, Vietnam, etc. They don't like each other a whole lot, but they manage to put aside their differences for the sake of their acts. I read where the critics complained about the aging makeup that Midler and Caan wore when playing their characters in old age. I thought the makeup was not bad. I highly recommend this movie to anyone who is a fan of Bette Midler's acting, and the soundtrack album is also highly recommended. With comedy, drama and music combined together, this movie makes for great entertainment anytime.
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Joseph M. Welnack
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Story Line Along With Great Performances
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2013
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I sure enjoyed this DVD. What can one say other than OUTSTANDING. The story line coupled with a great cast made for an interesting story that showed the horror of war along with the dark days of "blacklisting" by "conservatives" who were anything but. The language in the film may be a little too frank for the knuckle dragging religious but this is no Disney film so you have been warned. James Caan was great and kudo's have to go out to the make-up artists who "aged" Bette and James Caan as this film has a time line of at least 40 years. The music is first rate. The film imho is a classic and I wish I could give it six stars!
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Barbara Williams
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Bette Midler
Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2022
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Love this film. -
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mamarome
5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT GREAT
Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2021
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She is DEVIN
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Time Keeper
1.0 out of 5 stars European format
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2022
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The video is in a format that will not play on our USA dvd player. That was not disclosed when the video was ordered or it would never have been ordered.
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David West
5.0 out of 5 stars For The Boys
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2013
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Bette Midler is quite the acting gal. Love to hear her sing and do comedy. This movie I saw on cable tv more than once. Greatly enjoyed with James Caan also starring. If you like either actor, I highly recommend this movie to you. Enjoy, I did.
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Lisa S
5.0 out of 5 stars Its the Divine Ms. M
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2014
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Who doesn't love her! She is my hero! I have loved this movie from the first time I saw it. I had to order it for DVD and share with my daughters
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S. K.
4.0 out of 5 stars For The Boys
Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2013
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I am a fan of music and like the fun music of this war-time story, where music was always a way for soldiers to boost their spirits. This movie has a storyline that grips your interest all the way to the end. Bette Midler is such a fabulous performer--plays the USO singer well, with her acting and vocal talent. It was amazing how Bette aged, to a believable "old" Bette. I haven't seen James Caan in the movies very much, so, enjoyed them together. They play a believable pair, naturally playing off each other--from young to mature. Enjoyable movie/story, with a nice hint of era-history--and the full range of emotion. I think you can enjoy this story over and over, and the next generation can get a taste of a life they do not know, old war-time days. A nice time capsule story here.
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Peggy Henri
5.0 out of 5 stars Great movie
Reviewed in Canada on November 3, 2023
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Had this movie years ago. So glad I got it again
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lisa
5.0 out of 5 stars génial
Reviewed in France on June 24, 2023
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JE RECOMMANDE
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Pegasus
5.0 out of 5 stars Bette Midler in Reinkultur
Reviewed in Germany on August 19, 2015
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Der Film ist in jeder Hinsicht ein Hingucker. Und wer Bette Midler mag, kommt an diesem Film nicht vorbei. Das Temperamentsbündel spielt eine Sängerin, die in den Kriegen der 40er, 50er und 60er Jahren (2. Weltkrieg, Korea und Vietnam) mit einem Kollegen (James Caan) die Truppen bespaßt. Dabei kommen auch immer wieder einige Schicksalsschläge auf die beiden zu. Phänomenal ... wenn die beiden als alte Menschen zu einer Preisverleihung auf die Bühne kommen. Kompliment an die Maskenbildner.
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bertrand Katia
5.0 out of 5 stars un très beau film
Reviewed in France on July 23, 2020
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Magnifique interprétation de Bette Midler une actrice et une chanteuse merveilleuse
Film terrible qui montre la complexité des rapports humains, des choix que l'on doit faire et qui se promène de guerres en guerres.
Vraiment je le recommande.
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Judith Monroe
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on November 20, 2017
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Great, great movie. Bette should have one an Academy Award... she is stellar.
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