Broadway Danny Rose

1984
PG
1h 24m

IMDb RATING

7.4/10

27K

YOUR RATING

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Comedy

A hapless talent agent attempts to reconcile a lounge singer with his mistress.A hapless talent agent attempts to reconcile a lounge singer with his mistress.A hapless talent agent attempts to reconcile a lounge singer with his mistress.

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IMDb RATING

7.4/10

27K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Nominated for 2 Oscars
- 3 wins & 5 nominations total

Trivia
The reason Mia Farrow wears sunglasses most of the film is that Woody Allen did not feel she could pass herself as a tough Italian "broad", so he had her wear the sunglasses most of the film to hide her eyes, making her seem more sultry and mysterious.

Goofs
In one scene, Danny can be seen walking past a movie theater, that advertises Q: The Winged Serpent (1982) and Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982) on the marquee. However, the film is supposed to take place in the late 1960s.

Quotes
Danny Rose: You know what my philosophy of life is? That it's important to have some laughs, no question about it, but you gotta suffer a little too' because, otherwise you miss the whole point to life. And that's how I feel
Tina Vitale: Know what my philosophy of life is?
Danny Rose: I can imagine.
Tina Vitale: It's over quick, so have a good time. You see want you want, you go for it. Don't pay any attention to anyone else. And do it to the other guy first, because, if you don't, he'll do it to you.
Danny Rose: This is a philosophy of life? This is - it sounds like the screenplay to "Murder Incorporated".

Crazy credits
The guys in the Carnegie Deli continue to banter over part of the end credits.

Connections
Featured in At the Movies: Broadway Danny Rose/Reckless/The Dresser/Reuben Reuben (1984)

Soundtracks
Agita
Written and Performed by Nick Apollo Forte twice
Played often in the score

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Review

Featured review

8/10

Happy Thanksgiving Mr. Allen !

I watched this film last weekend after having the DVD on my shelf for almost a year, not realizing what an amazingly beautiful film I have in my collection. I do not have any further insight to offer towards this movie than what some reviewers here have already put so well. But if you haven't seen this touching and funny little gem from the master Allen then do watch it. The Thanksgiving dinner finale that's mentioned in so many posts here makes you believe in the magic of cinema. One cannot help but be moved to tears just seeing that expression on Woody's face and the hope and dreams of all the "artists" present at the frozen-turkey dinner. The diners at the restaurant sums it up the best as Danny Rose being a true legend on Broadway.

It's movies like these that come along once in a blue moon that make the wait and the heap of junk one is so often subjected to, worth it.