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      Gypsy

      TV-PG 1993 2h 30m Musical List
      63% Tomatometer 8 Reviews 76% Audience Score 2,500+ Ratings Ambitious stage mother Rose Hovick (Bette Midler) wants desperately for her daughter, June (Jeffrey Broadhurst), to become the vaudeville star she never was. With the help of savvy but kind-hearted agent Herbie Sommers (Peter Riegert), Rose realizes her aspirations for June, but when her new star rebelliously elopes, June's shy sister, Louise (Cynthia Gibb), reluctantly steps into the spotlight, transforming herself into the legendary burlesque star Gypsy Rose Lee. Read More Read Less

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      Amanda Lipman Sight & Sound The question is, why remake - particularly for television? Apart from a clutch of great songs, the energy and ironic humour of this version more than match the original movie. And there is a post-feminist interpretation... Feb 6, 2020 Full Review Brian Cochran Southern Voice (Atlanta) As Mama Rose, one senses that Midler actually is creating a character, rather than relying on the tried and true schtick she built her career upon. May 9, 2023 Full Review Alan Frutkin Bay Area Reporter It packs quite a wallop. May 22, 2020 Full Review Steve Crum Video-Reviewmaster.com FineTV production of Merman vehicle with Divine Bette in great form. Rated: 5/5 Apr 27, 2007 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Rated: 1/5 Jun 15, 2005 Full Review Philip Martin Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Rated: 2/5 Jan 29, 2005 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Kyle E Warning: Spoilers Outstanding interpretation of Bette Midler as domineering mother Rose Hovick marks this excellent 1993 production. Surprisingly, Midler won the Golden Globe Award for best actress and it was certainly well-deserved. She is bossy, sincere and forever endearing in the part. She belts out the songs, not exactly in the tradition of Ethel Merman, but with her own style-she reached new heights herself. Her facial contortions are excellent. At times, in her face, I saw her characters in "Hocus Pocus," and when she sings "Everything is coming up roses," at the train station, I thought I was seeing Gloria Swanson of "Sunset Boulevard" memory. Peter Riegert was most suitable in the role of her manager, the guy she loved dearly, but couldn't marry due to her stubborn belief that the careers of her girls came first. The woman who played Louise, who is eventually drawn into the burlesque world, reminded me of the late Natalie Wood. Ironically, Wood played her part in the memorable 1962 film with the late Roz Russell. A marvelous, endearing show with great performances by all concerned. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/13/22 Full Review Audience Member It's a good start to something great. Most of the songs are very entertaining, captivating, and even familiar. Bette Midler makes a seamless performance, while those surrounding her create a dynamic environment. The little blonde girl really sells it, too. It's a good one for karaoke, and I know all the songs. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/12/23 Full Review Audience Member Although reboots usually don't do the original justice, this one does! Bette Midler (and a few others!) has (have) much better vocals than Rosalind Russell's 1962 version as the pushy stage mom! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/09/23 Full Review Audience Member One of Bette Midler's best! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/08/23 Full Review Audience Member Just saw this on stage so decided to watch the film which was a remake of the 50's film with Rosaling Russell. Ths one stars the divine Miss M and its excellant. A pushy mum who ends up with a stripper as a daughter called Gypsy Rose Lee. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Bette Midler puts on an amazing performance in this classic story of rags to burlesque. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/05/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis Ambitious stage mother Rose Hovick (Bette Midler) wants desperately for her daughter, June (Jeffrey Broadhurst), to become the vaudeville star she never was. With the help of savvy but kind-hearted agent Herbie Sommers (Peter Riegert), Rose realizes her aspirations for June, but when her new star rebelliously elopes, June's shy sister, Louise (Cynthia Gibb), reluctantly steps into the spotlight, transforming herself into the legendary burlesque star Gypsy Rose Lee.
      Director
      Emile Ardolino
      Production Co
      RHI Entertainment
      Rating
      TV-PG
      Genre
      Musical
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Mar 23, 2017
      Runtime
      2h 30m
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