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Gypsy

  • TV Movie
  • 1993
  • Not Rated
  • 2h 33m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
2.5K
YOUR RATING
Bette Midler in Gypsy (1993)
BiographyComedyDramaMusical

Based on the autobiography of Gypsy Rose Lee, this made-for-TV movie-previously a Broadway smash and a 1962 film-depicts the life and times of a stripper and her domineering mother.Based on the autobiography of Gypsy Rose Lee, this made-for-TV movie-previously a Broadway smash and a 1962 film-depicts the life and times of a stripper and her domineering mother.Based on the autobiography of Gypsy Rose Lee, this made-for-TV movie-previously a Broadway smash and a 1962 film-depicts the life and times of a stripper and her domineering mother.

  • Director
    • Emile Ardolino
  • Writers
    • Arthur Laurents
    • Gypsy Rose Lee
  • Stars
    • Bette Midler
    • Peter Riegert
    • Cynthia Gibb
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    2.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Emile Ardolino
    • Writers
      • Arthur Laurents
      • Gypsy Rose Lee
    • Stars
      • Bette Midler
      • Peter Riegert
      • Cynthia Gibb
    • 38User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 2 wins & 19 nominations total

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    Top Cast54

    Bette Midler
    Bette Midler
    • Mama Rose
    Peter Riegert
    Peter Riegert
    • Herbie
    Cynthia Gibb
    Cynthia Gibb
    • Louise…
    Edward Asner
    Edward Asner
    • Pop
    Christine Ebersole
    Christine Ebersole
    • Tessie Tura
    Michael Jeter
    Michael Jeter
    • Mr. Goldstone
    Andrea Martin
    Andrea Martin
    • Miss Cratchitt
    Linda Hart
    Linda Hart
    • Miss Mazeppa
    Anna McNeely
    • Miss Electra
    Jennifer Rae Beck
    Jennifer Rae Beck
    • June Hovick (adult)
    Jeffrey Broadhurst
    • Tulsa
    Tony Shalhoub
    Tony Shalhoub
    • Uncle Jocko
    Rachel Sweet
    Rachel Sweet
    • Agnes
    David Marciano
    David Marciano
    • Pastey - Stage Manager
    John LaMotta
    • Cigar - WIchita Theatre Manager
    Keene Curtis
    Keene Curtis
    • Mr. Kringelein - The Landlord
    Mike Nussbaum
    Mike Nussbaum
    • Weber - Los Angeles Theatre Manager
    Lacey Chabert
    Lacey Chabert
    • Baby June
    • Director
      • Emile Ardolino
    • Writers
      • Arthur Laurents
      • Gypsy Rose Lee
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews38

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    Summary

    Reviewers say 'Gypsy' Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum. Curabitur pretium tincidunt lacus.

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Ten minutes longer than the 1962 movie, this version is closer to the 1959 Broadway production.
    • Goofs
      When Mama Rose interrupts the first audition and is talking to Uncle Jocko, the dog she is carrying switches arms between shots.
    • Quotes
      • Gypsy: Some men have called me an ecdysiast. Do you know what that means? An ecdysiast is one who, or that which, sheds it's skin. In vulgar parlance, a stripper. But I'm not a stripper. At these prices, I'm an ecdysiast!
    • Connections
      Featured in The 51st Annual Golden Globe Awards (1994)
    • Soundtracks
      May We Entertain You
      Music by Jule Styne
      Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
      Sung by Lacey Chabert and Elisabeth Moss

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    Details

    • Release date
      • December 12, 1993 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Gipsy
    • Filming locations
      • Orpheum Theater - 842 South Broadway, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA(Minsky's burlesque theatre)
    • Production companies
      • All Girl Productions
      • RHI Entertainment
      • Storyline Entertainment
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 2h 33m(153 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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