Gypsy
Seen it?1962 | 143 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It drew serious awards attention. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Chicago or Amadeus, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 23 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1962: an older pace and style.
Gypsy's mother Rose dreams of a life in show business for her daughters, but Louise becomes a huge burlesque star. Stage musical loosely based on the memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
64% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globes: Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. Also nominated for 3 Oscars, 2 more Golden Globes and 1 WGA Award.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$11 million worldwide on a $4 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 64K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Mervyn LeRoy
- Rosalind RussellRose Hovick
- Natalie WoodLouise Hovick/Gypsy Rose Lee
- Karl MaldenHerbie Sommers
- Paul WallaceTulsa
- Betty BruceTessie Tura
- Parley BaerMr. Kringelein
- Harry ShannonGrandpa
- Morgan Brittany'Baby' June Hovick
- Ann Jillian'Dainty' June Havoc
- Diane Pace'Baby' Louise Hovick