For the Boys

For the Boys is a 1991 movie which tells the story of an 1940s actress/singer who teams with another entertainer to entertain American troops through 50 years.

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1991 - 1940s - American

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The movie was adapted by Marshall Brickman, Neal Jimenez and Lindy Laub from a story by Jimenez and Laub. It was directed by Mark Rydell. It stars Bette Midler, James Caan, George Segal, Patrick O'Neal, Christopher Rydell, Arye Gross and Norman Fell.

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Marshall Brickman - Neal Jimenez - Lindy Laub - Mark Rydell - Bette Midler - James Caan - George Segal - Patrick O'Neal - Christopher Rydell - Arye Gross - Norman Fell

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It was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress (Bette Midler).

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Although the relationships are different, actress/singer Martha Raye believed that Midler's character was based on her, and threatened legal action. The Caan character was supposedly based on Bob Hope.

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Martha Raye - Bob Hope

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