Funny Lady

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Barbra Streisand and James Caan in Funny Lady (1975)

Story of singer Fanny Brice's stormy relationship with showman Billy Rose.

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Dans les années 1930, la chanteuse Fanny Brice qui vient de divorcer de son mari Nicky Arnstein , a du mal à trouver des projets motivants dans son travail. Elle rencontre Billy Rose qui écr... Tout lireDans les années 1930, la chanteuse Fanny Brice qui vient de divorcer de son mari Nicky Arnstein , a du mal à trouver des projets motivants dans son travail. Elle rencontre Billy Rose qui écrit et tient sa propre boite de nuit à New York.Dans les années 1930, la chanteuse Fanny Brice qui vient de divorcer de son mari Nicky Arnstein , a du mal à trouver des projets motivants dans son travail. Elle rencontre Billy Rose qui écrit et tient sa propre boite de nuit à New York.

Réalisation
- Herbert Ross
Scénario
- Jay Presson Allen
- Arnold Schulman
Casting principal

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NOTE IMDb

6,2/10

6,1 k

MA NOTE

Réalisation
- Herbert Ross
Scénario
- Jay Presson Allen
- Arnold Schulman
Casting principal

Voir les informations de production sur IMDbPro

Nommé pour 5 Oscars
- 11 nominations au total

Anecdotes
Barbra Streisand did not want James Caan to douse her with the talcum powder. She feared the powder was toxic and, when breathed in, would coat her lungs. Caan agreed to hold back, but when cameras were rolling he hit her with it anyway. The scene was only filmed once, and both stars got a big laugh of it.

Gaffes
Near the end of the movie, in a meeting between Brice and Rose, they discuss his divorce from Eleanor Holm. Rose and Holm divorced three years after Brice's death, so the discussion could not have taken place as portrayed in the film.

Citations
Fanny Brice: [at her first meeting Billy Rose] If we hate the same people and you get your suit cleaned, it's a match.

Connexions
Featured in Hollywood Singing & Dancing: A Musical History - 1970's (2009)

Bandes originales
Blind Date
(uncredited)
Written by John Kander and Fred Ebb
Performed by Barbra Streisand

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A worthy sequel to a classic.

Let's get the biggest question out of the way: Is FUNNY LADY as good as FUNNY GIRL? Of course not, but how many movies are? This is the lively follow-up to the 1968 masterpiece, that continues Fanny's (Streisand's) story after her divorce from Nick (Sharif) and her second marriage to producer Billy Rose (James Caan).

This film was a sure-fire hit back in '75. Made on a then-hefty budget of $7 million, FUNNY LADY went on to gross over $48 million in the United States alone. Streisand and Caan have a sparkling chemistry, and Sharif is charming. Also, Roddy McDowell is memorable in a supporting role as Bobby.

The screenplay, though familiar, is surprisingly crisp with some fresh comedy bits and a bittersweet conclusion. The music isn't anywhere near as good as the original's, but there are some nice numbers including the showstopper "How Lucky Can You Get?" and the soft "More Than You Know."

FUNNY LADY is a very good movie and great sequel. Although the original is the place to start, the Streisand-Caan chemistry will give fans a good fix. Enjoy!

My score: 7 out of 10.