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A lonely but optimistic dancer in a seedy nightclub goes in search of true love, but finds instead a succession of deceitful men who only let her down. When she meets a shy, claustrophobic man in a lift, she thinks he might be the one - but tries to keep her past a secret. Musical, with Shirley MacLaine, John McMartin, Ricardo Montalban and Sammy Davis Jr, and featuring songs including The Rhythm of Life and Big Spender
1969
HD
subtitles
16x9
Movie/Drama
Music/Ballet/Dance
Musical
Romance
Cast & Crew
Shirley MacLaine
(Actor)
.. Charity Hope Valentine
John McMartin
(Actor)
.. Oscar
Ricardo Montalban
(Actor)
.. Vittorio Vitale
Sammy Davis Jr
(Actor)
.. Big Daddy
Chita Rivera
(Actor)
.. Nickie
Paula Kelly
(Actor)
.. Helene
Stubby Kaye
(Actor)
.. Herman
Barbara Bouchet
(Actor)
.. Ursula
Bob Fosse
(Director)
More Information
Did You Know..
Shirley MacLaine
(Actor)
.. Charity Hope Valentine
Born:
April 24, 1934
in
Richmond, Virginia
Best Known For:
Her 1960s heyday.
Early-life:
Born Shirley MacLean Beaty in Richmond, Virginia, on April 24, 1934. She's the elder sister of fellow Oscar-winner Warren Beatty. Their father was a psychology professor and estate agent, their mother a drama teacher. Both siblings were known as troublemakers in their early years. MacLaine originally dreamed of becoming a ballerina and never missed a class. However, she realised she'd never become a professional thanks to her bad feet and body shape, so turned to acting.
Career:
After graduating from high school, MacLaine moved to New York and within a year was a star after taking over a lead role in The Pajama Game on Broadway. In 1955, she made her film debut in Alfred Hitchcock's The Trouble With Harry. Around the World in 80 Days followed, and in 1958 she received her first Oscar nomination for Some Came Running. Further acting nods came for The Apartment, Irma La Douce and The Turning Point before a win in 1983 for Terms of Endearment. Other notable movies include Being There, Sweet Charity, Steel Magnolias, Postcards from the Edge, Bewitched, In Her Shoes, and acclaimed TV movie Coco Chanel.
Quote:
'I'm not unaware of how I'm perceived, I just don't care about it. Unless I really hurt someone's feelings. I care about that.'
John McMartin
(Actor)
.. Oscar
Ricardo Montalban
(Actor)
.. Vittorio Vitale
Sammy Davis Jr
(Actor)
.. Big Daddy
Chita Rivera
(Actor)
.. Nickie
Paula Kelly
(Actor)
.. Helene
Stubby Kaye
(Actor)
.. Herman
Barbara Bouchet
(Actor)
.. Ursula
Bob Fosse
(Director)
