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For the Boys(1991)
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With the help of the singer and dancer Dixie Leonhard, entertainer Eddie Sparks wants to bring some fun to the soldiers during World War II. Becoming a perfect team they tour from North Africa to the Pacific to act for 'the boys'. Later they continue their work but when the author Silver gets involved in McCarthy's campaign and is being fired by Eddie, Dixie turns away from him, too.

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namecharacter
James Caan Eddie Sparks
Arye Gross Jeff Brooks
Melissa Manchester Corrine
Bette Midler Dixie Leonard
Kelly Noonan Merry Sparks, New York
John Richard Petersen Vietnam Soldier (uncredited)
George Segal Art Silver
Billy Bob Thornton Marine Sergeant in Korea
Bud Yorkin Phil
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Marshall Brickman screenplay
Dave Grusin composer
Neal Jimenez screenplay
Lindy Laub screenplay
Mark Rydell director
yearawardcategoryname
1991 Golden Globe Award Best Actress Bette Midler