Backdrop

New York, New York

An egotistical saxophone player and a young singer meet on V-J Day and embark upon a strained and rocky romance, even as their careers begin a long uphill climb.

1977 |2h 43m |  Romance, Drama, Music

Videos

Cast

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Liza Minnelli

Francine Evans

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Robert De Niro

Jimmy Doyle

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Lionel Stander

Tony Harwell

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Barry Primus

Paul Wilson

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Mary Kay Place

Bernice Bennett

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George Memmoli

Nicky

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Dick Miller

Palm Club Owner

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Murray Moston

Horace Morris

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Leonard Gaines

Artie Kirks

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Clarence Clemons

Cecil Powell

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Frank Sivero

Eddie Di Muzio

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Diahnne Abbott

Harlem Club Singer

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Margo Winkler

Argumentative Woman

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Steven Prince

Record Producer

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Don Calfa

Gilbert

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Bernie Kuby

Justice of the Peace

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Bill Baldwin

Announcer in Moonlit Terrace

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Nicky Blair

Cab Driver

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Casey Kasem

D.J. aka Midnight Bird

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Peter Savage

Horace Morris' Assistant

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Louis Guss

Frankie Harte Band Member

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Shera Danese

Doyle's Girl in Major Chord

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Harry Northup

Alabama

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Marty Zagon

Manager of South Bend Ballroom

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Timothy Blake

Nurse

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DeForest Covan

Porter

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Eddie Smith

Man in Bathroom in Harlem Club

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Jack Haley

Master of Ceremonies (uncredited)

More Details

Status

Released

Language

English

Budget

$14,000,000.00

Revenue

$16,400,000.00