Bullets Over Broadway
A witty, fast-talking backstage comedy where art and crime collide, making you laugh while pondering creative compromise.
Satirical, cynical, brisk · about crime and ambition · ensemble
Chicago
A dazzling, cynical musical full of razzle-dazzle, where catchy songs and sharp choreography mask a darkly comic tale of fame and manipulation.
About 2002 film directed by Rob Marshall
Genres drama, comedy, prison, musical, comedy drama, detective
Directed by Rob Marshall
Written by Bill Condon
Starring Catherine Zeta-Jones, Renée Zellweger, Richard Gere, Lucy Liu, Queen Latifah, John C. Reilly, Christine Baranski, Dominic West
Music Danny Elfman, John Kander
Runtime 113 min
Country Canada, United States, Germany
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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