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Liza with a "Z"

Name: Liza with a "Z"
Genre: Music, TV Movie, Documentary
Released: 1972-09-10
Cast: Liza Minnelli, Ann Reinking, Gwen Verdon, Lorna Luft, Kay Thompson

1972 | 53 min | Music, TV Movie, Documentary

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Aimed squarely at anyone who likes a story with a soundtrack worth keeping and anyone who likes learning something new. The music is woven into the story, not just laid on top. A good follow-up to Stop Making Sense or One Direction: This Is Us.
The mood: Eye-opening.
The pace: Well paced for a documentary, at 53 min. Done before bedtime.
What might put you off: Made in 1972: an older pace and style.
Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.

Liza Minnelli stars in a television concert directed and choreographed by Bob Fosse. She performs her songs such as the title number and a medley of songs from the film Cabaret (1972).

How it earned its rating

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 20K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Bob Fosse

Liza MinnelliSelf
Ann ReinkingSelf - Dancer (uncredited)
Gwen VerdonSelf - Audience Member (uncredited)
Lorna LuftSelf - Audience Member (uncredited)
Kay ThompsonSelf - Audience Member (uncredited)