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Time Out says
Scorsese's tribute/parody/critique of the MGM musical is a razor-sharp dissection of the conventions of both meeting-cute romances and rags-to-riches biopics, as it charts the traumatic love affair between irresponsible but charming jazz saxophonist De Niro (dubbed by George Auld) and mainstream singer Minnelli. On an emotional level, the film is a powerhouse, offering some of the most convincingly painful rows ever shot; as a depiction of changes in American music and the entertainment world, it is accurate and evocative; and as a commentary on showbiz films, it's a stunner, sounding echoes of Minnelli's own mother's movies and career (particularly A Star Is Born) as well as other classics like On the Town and the first A Star Is Born (in which Stander also appeared). Superbly scored, beautifully designed by Boris Leven to highlight the genre's artificiality, and performed to perfection.Author: GA
Release details
UK release:
1977
Duration:
153 mins
Cast and crew
Cinematography:
Cast:
Dick Miller, Liza Minnelli, Barry Primus, Lionel Stander, Mary Kay Place, Georgie Auld, George Memmoli, Robert De Niro
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Production Designer:
Editor:
Marcia Lucas, Bert Lovitt, Irving Lerner, Tom Rolf, David Ramirez
Producer:
Irwin Winkler, Robert Chartoff
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