For the Boys

Name: For the Boys
Director: Mark Rydell
Genre: Drama, Music, Comedy, War
Released: 1991
Duration: 2 h 18 min
Rating: 6.4
Cast: Bette Midler, James Caan, George Segal, Patrick O'Neal, Christopher Rydell

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

19912h 18m6.4(84 votes)

DramaMusicComedyWar

Synopsis

Talented USO entertainer Dixie Leonard and comedian Eddie Sparks deal with their relationship over the course of 5 decades from World War II to the Vietnam War era to their twilight era in the 90's.

For the Boys (1991) is a drama, music, comedy, and war film directed by Mark Rydell. It stars Bette Midler, James Caan, and George Segal. The film runs for 2 hours 18 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.4 out of 10 from 84 votes.

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Director

Mark Rydell

Cast

Bette Midler

Dixie Leonard

James Caan

Eddie Sparks

George Segal

Art Silver

Patrick O'Neal

Shephard

Christopher Rydell

Danny Leonard

Arye Gross

Jeff Brooks

Norman Fell

Sam Schiff

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Where can I watch For the Boys?

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Who stars in For the Boys?

For the Boys stars Bette Midler, James Caan, George Segal, and Patrick O'Neal, and was directed by Mark Rydell.

How long is For the Boys?

For the Boys has a runtime of 2 hours 18 minutes.

When did For the Boys come out?

For the Boys was released in 1991.

What genre is For the Boys?

For the Boys is a drama, music, comedy, and war film.

Is For the Boys worth watching?

For the Boys holds an average audience score of 6.4 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.