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Hollywood Singing & Dancing: A Musical History - 1970's

Hollywood Singing & Dancing: A Musical History - 1970's

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Documentary

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Narrated by the legendary Shirley Jones, this installment of the Hollywood Singing and Dancing series shines a light on the musicals of the 1970s, a time when the very look of the genre was changing. Highlights include clips from squeaky-clean family fare such as Fiddler on the Roof, as well as more envelope-pushing options like Cabaret, Grease, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Tommy, Jesus Christ Superstar and Hair.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

104 mins

Rating

8/10

Release Date

19 May 2009

Country

United States of America

Cast

Shirley Jones

Shirley Jones

Host

Stockard Channing

Stockard Channing

Self

Beverly D'Angelo

Beverly D'Angelo

Self

Barry Bostwick

Barry Bostwick

Self

Liza Minnelli

Liza Minnelli

Self

Janis Paige

Janis Paige

Self

Ann Miller

Ann Miller

Self

Karen Lynn Gorney

Karen Lynn Gorney

Self

Debbie Reynolds

Debbie Reynolds

Self

Lesley Ann Warren

Lesley Ann Warren

Self

Tommy Tune

Tommy Tune

Self

John Savage

John Savage

Self

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