DVD. '72 film, dir. by Bob Fosse. W/ Liza Minnelli & Joel Grey. 124 min. Widescreen & extra. Subtitles in Engl., Fren ch, & Spanish. Cast bios, film hilites, production notes, t heatrical trailer, & 2 documentaries w/ interviews w/ cast. Rated PG.
Sally Bowles, a singer at the Kit Kat Klub, is an American caught up in the faux-glamour of prewar Berlin. Although Sally giddily ignores the decadence that has begun to permeate every aspect of society, her Jewish friend Natasha cannot; Natasha constantly faces persecution by Nazi authorities, and her lover has entirely hidden his Jewish identity.
But Sally continues to bury herself in her own problems: in addition to the difficulties of sharing her bisexual English lover with a wealthy German homosexual, she keeps getting more and more drawn in by the sleazy and sinister atmosphere of the Kit Kat Klub.
The final shot of the hit film CABARET is a Nazi meeting reflected in a mirror, providing the chilling historical subtext for this groundbreaking musical movie, set in prewar Berlin. Not since GONE WITH THE WIND (1939) had Hollywood produced a more successful film. CABARET was a convention-shattering story that dealt with themes like bisexuality that were still under the radar in the US. Additionally, CABARET made the enormously talented Liza Minnelli an American icon.
Minnelli plays Sally Bowles, an aspiring singer and dancer. The main plot revolves around her relationship with two different men and her life as a singer at the Kit Kat Klub. The film utilizes the traditional conventions of American musical theater while adding in the fiendishly painted Master of Ceremonies (Joel Grey) who comments on the proceedings through song and dance. Director Bob Fosse showcases the range of his vision as a director of stage and screen, serving as both choreographer and musical director.
Based on the Kander-Ebb musical from John van Druten's play I AM A CAMERA (which, in turn, was derived from Christopher Isherwood's novel GOODBYE
TO BERLIN), CABARET was nominated for 10 Academy Awards and won eight,
making it one of the most acclaimed films in movie history.
Theatrical release: February 13, 1972
CABARET was added to the Library of Congress National Film Registry in 1995.
According to the authors of INSIDE OSCAR composers John Kander and Fred Ebb wrote the Broadway musical CABARET as a vehicle showcasing their good friend Liza Minnelli. Hal Prince, the producer and director, thought Minnelli too "inexperienced" and gave the role to Jill Haworth instead. The show became the biggest Broadway hit between 1966 and 1967.
When the film of the musical was finally in the making, Liza Minnelli had secured stardom, having just received an Oscar nomination for the 1969 film THE STERILE CUCKOO. Reportedly, Liza's was very excited about the film: "We're trying to show the dirt and decadence and the perverse atmosphere of Berlin when the Nazis came to power...."
When the film of the musical was finally in the making, Liza Minnelli was already a star, having just received an Oscar nomination for the 1969 film THE STERILE CUCKOO. Reportedly, Liza's was very excited about the film: "We're trying to show the dirt and decadence and the perverse atmosphere of Berlin when the Nazis came to power...."
Cabaret Reviews:
"...It's a dark, sexy beast of a film....Minnelli's Oscar-winning turn is touching and vivacious..."
-- Kevin Harley, Total Film
"...[With] superb production design..."
-- Lucy Neville, Sight and Sound
"...This was revolutionary stuff..."
-- Entertainment Weekly Staff, Entertainment Weekly
"No escapist song-and-dance extravaganza, this is a film with a heart of darkness."-- Alan Morrison, Empire
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Average Rating: (5 out of 5 stars)
The Film - The Show I saw the film in 1972 it was wonderful, it still is. This year I visited New York, the third day I visited GROUND ZERO to view what evil people can do, it was so moving. That evening I saw the Broadway production of CABARET, It was so wonderful and I would recommend both the show and the film.
The story highlights what evils natzi Germany could have bestowed on the world, GROUND ZERO is living proof of what evil people can achieve.
GOD BLESS AMERICA and MY own beloved Great britain
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The evere lasting film This is the musical film with serious subject. Due to my opinion this is one of the best anti-war film. Gathering famous and talented artists the film even got necessary personal quality weight. Besides all, the film has the story of love, music and historical moral. I would always suggest this film. Submitted by matic_dusan (Sao Jose dos Campos Brazil) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 2 found this helpful. This review is for a different format.
no comment this movie doesn't need a review, the only thing it needs is to be bought. the story is beautiful,the direction is beautiful, "even the orchestra is beautiful":everything in this movie is beautiful Submitted by zl11969 (BAGNOLO IN PIANO,RE,ITALY) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo This review is for a different format.
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