For the Boys
Laughter and tears. Tragedy and triumph. They lived it all. For the boys.
1991 · 2h 18m · R
Comedy, Drama, Music, War
Directed by
Mark Rydell
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For the Boys
Overview
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.
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