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Une Chambre en VilleUne Chambre en Ville (1982)
Dir. Jacques Demy
Feat. Dominique Sanda, Danielle Darrieux, Michel Piccoli
Another entirely sung–through French musical from the director of THE UMBRELLAS OF CHERBOURG, this time set against the backdrop of a workers'…
Victor VictoriaVictor Victoria (1982)
Dir. Blake Edwards
Feat. Julie Andrews, James Garner, Lesley Ann Warren
Blake Edwards boudoir–farce with Julie Andrews playing a male impersonator in 30s Paris.
Yes, GiorgioYes, Giorgio (1982)
Dir. Franklin J. Schaffner
Feat. Luciano Pavarotti, Kathryn Harrold
Enjoyable romance has Pavarotti as an Opera singer (what else?) who loses his voice but finds love with throat specialist Harrold.
Blood WeddingBlood Wedding (1981)
Dir. Carlos Saura
Feat. Antonio Gades
The first of Saura's hot–blooded flamenco dance films captures the preparation and performance a tragic ballet by choreographer/actor Antonio…
CatsCats (1981)
The blockbuster Broadway musical authored by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, based on T S Eliot's 'cat' poems.
Grendel Grendel GrendelGrendel Grendel Grendel (1981)
Dir. Alexander Stitt
Feat. Peter Ustinov, Keith Michell, Arthur Dignam
Lively animated version of the Beowulf legend, but this time told from the perspective of the monster.
Les Uns et Les Autres (Bolero) (1981)
Dir. Claude Lelouch
Feat. James Caan, Geraldine Chaplin, Robert Hossein
Sprawling extravaganza of questionable taste is not without its devotees. It charts the impact that music has made on the lives of four…
Pennies from HeavenPennies from Heaven (1981) Recommended
Dir. Herbert Ross
Feat. Steve Martin, Bernadette Peters, Christopher Walken
Dennis Potter’s provocative, 1930s–set melding of drama and musical is spot–on in this US version of the BBC TV–series, which…
Pippin: His Life and TimesPippin: His Life and Times (1981)
Dir. David Sheehan
Feat. Ben Vereen, William Katt, Leslie Denniston
TV movie adapted from the 1972 musical, itself an adaptation of the Bob Fosse Broadway production. Music and lyrics are by Stephen Schwartz and book…
Shock TreatmentShock Treatment (1981)
Dir. Jim Sharman
Feat. Jessica Harper, Cliff De Young, Patricia Quinn
Richard O'Brien and co. camp through the Rocky Horror premise again without the magic, but not without charm. Brad and Janet return as a…

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