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Applause
Applause
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Applause

1973
1h 43m
Drama
Music
TV Movie

Status

Released

Release

1973

Runtime

1h 43m

Storyline

"In the spotlight, glory glitters, but the shadow of sacrifice remains."

An aspiring actress, whose sugar-coated appearance belies her ruthless drive, worms herself into the life of an aging star and schemes to replace her on the stage as the star of a new play.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 43m
Mar 15, 1973
Languages
English
Director
Bill Foster
Production
Universal Pictures
Universal Pictures
Production Countries
United Kingdom

Top Cast

12 Cast Members

Lauren Bacall

Lauren Bacall

Margo Channing

Larry Hagman

Larry Hagman

Bill Sampson

Penny Fuller

Penny Fuller

Eve Harrington

Sarah Marshall

Sarah Marshall

Karen Richards

Robert Mandan

Robert Mandan

Howard Benedict

Harvey Evans

Harvey Evans

Duane

Rod McLennan

Buzz Richards

Debbie Bowen

Debbie Bowen

Debbie

Bob Sherman

Bert

David Knight

David Knight

Peter

James Berwick

Stan

Ken Barrie

Bill Sampson (Singing voice)

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