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For the Boys

For the Boys (1991)

2h 18m 6.3/10 IMDb
DramaMusicComedyWar

Talented USO entertainer Dixie Leonard and comedian Eddie Sparks deal with their relationship over the course of 5 decades from World War II to the Vietnam War era to their twilight era in the 90's.

Director: Mark Rydell

Cast: Bette Midler, James Caan, George Segal, Patrick O'Neal, Christopher Rydell

Content Warnings

Mental Health & Emotional

Death of a child Death of a parent Grief / bereavement (major focus)

Other

War / combat

Violence & Physical Harm

Gun violence
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