Star!
Seen it?1968 | 176 min | Drama, Music, Romance
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It drew serious awards attention, though it had a box office loss and little lasting buzz. 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 romantics. If you loved Dreamgirls, start here.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Unhurried and epic, at 2 hr 56 min.
- What might put you off
- It's long: 2 hr 56 min.
- Made in 1968: an older pace and style.
Gertrude Lawrence rises to stage stardom at the cost of happiness.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globe Awards: Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture. Also nominated for 7 Oscars, 2 more Golden Globes and 1 WGA Award.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$14 million worldwide on a $14 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 29K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Robert Wise
- Julie AndrewsGertrude Lawrence
- Richard CrennaRichard Aldrich
- Michael CraigSir Anthony Spencer
- Daniel MasseyNoël Coward
- Robert ReedCharles Fraser
- Bruce ForsythArthur Lawrence
- Beryl ReidRose
- John CollinJack Roper
- Alan OppenheimerAndre Charlot
- Richard KarlanDavid Holtzmann