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For the Boys

Laughter and tears. Tragedy and triumph. They lived it all. For the boys.
1991 | 138m | English

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On a USO tour during World War II, entertainer Eddie Sparks needs a partner to round out his act. Soon after hiring performer Dixie Leonard, 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, 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.
Release Date: Nov 22, 1991
Director: Mark Rydell
Writer: Neal Jimenez, Lindy Laub, Marshall Brickman
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Music, War
Keywords dancer, entertainer, concert
Production Companies 20th Century Fox, All Girl Productions
Box Office Revenue: $23,202,444
Budget: $40,000,000
Updates Updated: Feb 01, 2025
Entered: Apr 13, 2024
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Name Character
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
Rosemary Murphy Luanna Trott
Bud Yorkin Phil
Dori Brenner Loretta
Jack Sheldon Wally Fields
Karen Martin Victoria Lee
Shannon Wilcox Margaret Sparks
Michael Greene Maj. Gen. Scott
Melissa Manchester Corrine
Steven Kampmann Stan Newman
Richard Portnow Milt, Recording Studio
Pattie Darcy Myra, Recording Studio
Beau Dremann Army Messenger, Recording Studio
Jameson Rodgers Danny Leonard (at 4), Recording Studio
Gary Gershaw Stage Manager, England
Jim Raposa Dancing Airman, England
Patrick White Audience Airman, England
Christopher Kaufman Band Person, England
James Patrick Captain, England
Christopher Wilkinson Niles LaGuardia, New York
Andrew Bilgore Nervous Production Assistant, New York
Brandon Call Danny Leonard (at 12), New York
Hayley Carr Ann Sparks, New York
Kimberly Ann Evans Kate Sparks, New York
Kelly Noonan Merry Sparks, New York
John O'Leary T.V. Censor, New York
Stewart J. Zully T.V. Stage Manager, New York
Deborah Stern Showgirl, New York
Heidi Sorenson Showgirl, New York
Bruce Gray Sponsor #1, New York
Richardson Morse Sponsor #2, New York
Matthew Faison Sponsor #3, New York
Carey Eidel Green Room Page, New York
Richard Hochberg Merrill, New York
Andy Milder Dressing Room Page, New York
Thom Adcox-Hernandez Wounded Marine, Korea
Andrew Lauer Corpsman on Battlefield, Korea
Billy Bob Thornton Marine Sergeant, Korea
John Doolittle Capt. Donelson, Korea
Sal Landi Marine Driver, Korea
John Ruskin Marine Who Stops Trucks, Korea
Marc Poppel Corpsman at MASH, Korea
Gabriel Bologna Marine at MASH, Korea
Tamaki Kawakubo Violinist, Japan
Mark Roberts Vice Admiral, Japan
Robert Clotworthy Navy Commander, Japan
Tony Pierce Major at Firebase, Vietnam
Xander Berkeley Roberts, Vietnam
Maia Winters Janie, Vietnam
D. David Morin Cameraman, Vietnam
Walter C. Miller T.V. Director, Awards T.V. Show
David Selburg Assistant Director, Awards T.V. Show
Alan Haufrect Technical Director, Awards T.V. Show
Annie Prager Associate Producer, Awards T.V. Show
Barry Michlin Executive Producer, Awards T.V. Show
Sherlynn Hicks Teleprompter Operator, Awards T.V. Show
Maggie Wagner Stan's Assistant, Awards T.V. Show
Leonard Gaines Lou Presti, Awards T.V. Show
David Bowe Photographer, Awards T.V. Show
Morgan Ames Awards Conductor, Awards T.V. Show
William Marquez Caretaker
Fred Parnes Jeep Driver
Esther Jacobs Ida Silver
Garrison M. Singer Commander at Citadel
Connie Chambers 1950's T.V. Show Dancer
Janice Cronkhite 1950's T.V. Show Dancer
Kirk Hansen 1950's T.V. Show Dancer
Melissa Hurley 1950's T.V. Show Dancer
Lynnmarie Inge 1950's T.V. Show Dancer
Theresa King 1950's T.V. Show Dancer
Steven Majewicz 1950's T.V. Show Dancer
Paula Nichols 1950's T.V. Show Dancer
Amy Rydell 1950's T.V. Show Dancer
Susanne Sullivan 1950's T.V. Show Dancer
Michael Telmont 1950's T.V. Show Dancer
Paul Michael Thorpe 1950's T.V. Show Dancer
Kristy Zlock 1950's T.V. Show Dancer
Lada Boder Awards Dinner Dancer
Ken Molina Awards Dinner Dancer
Sheri Norwood Awards Dinner Dancer
Tita Omeze Awards Dinner Dancer
Raymond Rodriguez Awards Dinner Dancer
Rick Gavin Tjia Awards Dinner Dancer
Natsuo Tomita Awards Dinner Dancer
Jerald Vincent Awards Dinner Dancer
Beverly Ward Awards Dinner Dancer
Kirby Ward Awards Dinner Dancer
George Atamian Webb (uncredited)
Forest Baker Soldier (uncredited)
Michael Boston Wounded Marine #2 (uncredited)
Ian Paul Cassidy Cpl. England (uncredited)
Kenneth Chamitoff Military Photographer (uncredited)
Eric Clarke Vietnam Soldier (uncredited)
Todd Felderstein WWII Photographer (uncredited)
Steven A. Hite Soldier (uncredited)
Arliss Howard Sgt. Michael Leonard (uncredited)
Russ Isles Soldier (uncredited)
Lou Lollio Captain (uncredited)
Kris Murphy 50's T.V. Dancer (uncredited)
Tim Neeley Soldier (uncredited)
John Richard Petersen Vietnam Soldier (uncredited)
Greg Robbins Soldier (uncredited)
Brian Rooney Vietnam Soldier (uncredited)
Frank Slaten Sid (uncredited)
Michael Stern Self (uncredited)
Vince Vaughn Cheering Soldier in Crowd (uncredited)
John Wareham WWII Soldier (uncredited)
Jeffrey Weissman Stage Manager (uncredited)
Andy Dick Extra (uncredited)
Name Job
Neal Jimenez Screenplay, Story
Lindy Laub Screenplay, Story
Gerald B. Greenberg Editor
Jere Huggins Editor
Assheton Gorton Production Design
Wayne A. Finkelman Costume Design
Marvin March Set Decoration
Donald B. Woodruff Art Direction
Dianne Wager Art Direction
Johnny Gutierrez Electrician
Mark Rydell Director
Marshall Brickman Screenplay
Dave Grusin Original Music Composer
Stephen Goldblatt Director of Photography
Lynn Stalmaster Casting
Christopher Wilkinson Second Unit Director
Manny Perry Stunts
Gregory J. Barnett Stunts
Eric Chambers Stunts
Danny Wynands Stunts
Tim Trella Stunts
Norman Howell Stunts
William Washington Stunts
Michèle Burke Key Makeup Artist
John Caglione Jr. Makeup Designer
Carol Meikle Hairstylist
Barbara Lorenz Hairstylist
Hazel Catmull Hairstylist
Shirley Crawford Hairstylist
Fred C. Blau Jr. Makeup Artist
Ellen Powell Hairstylist
John Rusk Second Assistant Director
Alan B. Curtiss First Assistant Director
Allen Hall Special Effects Coordinator
Dawn M. Severdia Makeup Supervisor
David Burton Stunts
Annie Ellis Stunts
Marcia Holley Stunts
Doc D. Charbonneau Stunts
Doc Duhame Stunts
Buddy Joe Hooker Stunts
Bennie Moore Stunts
Eric Mansker Stunts
Gene LeBell Stunts
John C. Meier Stunts
Carol Neilson Stunts
Robby Robinson Stunts
Christopher J. Tuck Stunts
Keith Tellez Stunts
Scott Wilder Stunts
Tierre Turner Stunts
Stephen St. John Camera Operator
James Plannette Gaffer
David Wagreich Second Unit Director of Photography
Anthony Goldschmidt Title Designer
Name Title
Bonnie Bruckheimer Producer
Raymond Hartwick Co-Producer
Kate Long Associate Producer
Margaret South Producer
Bette Midler Producer
Mark Rydell Executive Producer
Christopher Wilkinson Associate Producer
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