For the Boys (1991)

11/22/1991 2h 18m

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

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Overview

On a USO tour during World War II, entertainer Eddie Sparks needs a partner to round out his act. Soon after hiring performer Dixie Leonard, Eddie decides he wants her out of the show — mostly because she upstages him. Dixie is close to leaving of her own accord, but her uncle, Art Silver, convinces her to stay. As the years and wars go by, Eddie and Dixie experience a tumultuous relationship onstage and off while they continue the act for the troops.

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Cast Ages at Release

Bette Midler

as Dixie Leonard

Born 12/01/1945, age

James Caan

as Eddie Sparks

Born 03/26/1940

Died 07/06/2022, age

George Segal

as Art Silver

Born 02/13/1934

Died 03/23/2021, age

Patrick O'Neal

as Shephard

Born 09/26/1927

Died 09/09/1994, age

Christopher Rydell

as Danny Leonard

Born 01/01/1963, age

Arye Gross

as Jeff Brooks

Born 03/17/1960, age

Norman Fell

as Sam Schiff

Born 03/24/1924

Died 12/14/1998, age

Michael Greene

as Maj. Gen. Scott

Born 11/04/1933

Died 01/10/2020, age

Richard Portnow

as Milt, Recording Studio

Born 01/26/1947, age

Brandon Call

as Danny Leonard (at 12), New York

Born 11/17/1976, age

Andrew Lauer

as Corpsman on Battlefield, Korea

Born 06/19/1965, age

Billy Bob Thornton

as Marine Sergeant, Korea

Born 08/04/1955, age

John Doolittle

as Capt. Donelson, Korea

Born 10/09/1947, age

Robert Clotworthy

as Navy Commander, Japan

Born 10/24/1955, age

Xander Berkeley

as Roberts, Vietnam

Born 12/16/1955, age

David Bowe

as Photographer, Awards T.V. Show

Born 01/04/1964, age

Arliss Howard

as Sgt. Michael Leonard (uncredited)

Born 10/18/1954, age

Vince Vaughn

as Cheering Soldier in Crowd (uncredited)

Born 03/28/1970, age