For the Boys

For the Boys

Laughter and tears. Tragedy and triumph. They lived it all. For the boys.

1991 · 138 min · ★ 6.4 · Drama, Music, Comedy, War

Talented USO entertainer Dixie Leonard and comedian Eddie Sparks deal with their relationship over the course of 5 decades from World War II to the Vietnam War era to their twilight era in the 90's.

Directed by Mark Rydell · Written by Neal Jimenez

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