Summaries

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.

U.S. entertainer Eddie Sparks wants to bring some fun to the soldiers during World War II and contacts singer/dancer Dixie Leonard for help. They become the perfect team and tour from North Africa to the Pacific to perform for "the boys." They continue their work after the war, but when Eddie fires author Silver for getting involved in McCarthy's campaign, Dixie also turns away from him.—Volker Boehm

USO entertainers Dixie Leonard and Eddie Sparks travel and perform together through World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. The story of their adventures together, filled with love, laughter, and tears, is related in flashbacks by Dixie on the eve of being awarded a medal by the President.—Dan Larsen

Details

Keywords
  • entertainer
  • scene during opening credits
  • singer
  • dancer
  • american flag
Genres
  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • War
  • Music
Release date Nov 26, 1991
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) R
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations Inyo National Forest, California, USA
Production companies All Girl Productions

Box office

Budget $40000000
Gross US & Canada $17860280
Opening weekend US & Canada $71348
Gross worldwide $23202444

Tech specs

Runtime 2h 18m
Color Color
Aspect ratio 1.85 : 1

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