Funny Girl
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New York, New York
A sweeping, bittersweet musical romance that dazzles with performances and music while simmering with volatile, self-destructive passion.
About 1977 film directed by Martin Scorsese
Genres drama, comedy, musical, comedy drama, romance
Directed by Martin Scorsese
Written by Mardik Martin, Earl Mac Rauch
Starring Robert De Niro, Liza Minnelli, Casey Kasem, Clarence Clemons, Mary Kay Place, Jack Haley, Lionel Stander, Dick Miller
Music John Kander, Fred Ebb
Runtime 155 min
Country United States
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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