Applause (1973)

03/15/1973 (GB) • 1h 43m

Drama, Music, TV Movie

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

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Lauren Bacall

Margo Channing

Larry Hagman

Bill Sampson

Penny Fuller

Eve Harrington

Sarah Marshall

Karen Richards

Robert Mandan

Howard Benedict

Rod McLennan

Buzz Richards


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

diva

ambition

based on play or musical

broadway musical

ruthlessness

broadway star

back stabbing

acting

fading

driven

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