The music is by henry mancini and the lyrics by leslie bricusse. Victor victoria, 1982 starring julie andrews, james garner, robert preston, leslie ann warren, alex karras, and john rhysdavies. This can be qualified by analyzing the movie victor victoria by metrogoldwyn mayer in which the characters involved consistently use an array of verbal cues. Chicago mobster james garner eyes female impersonator julie andrews in 30s paris. At the same time, schunzel shot a frenchlanguage version of the film as george and georgette starring meg lemonnier and a french cast. The plays opening night performance on october 25, 1995 at the marquis theatre in new york city was. Lets hear it for the best movie remakes of all time, lets. Victorvictoria is a 1982 britishamerican musical comedy film released by metrogoldwynmayer and starring julie andrews, james garner, robert preston, lesley ann warren, alex karras, and john rhysdavies. Although the soundtrack to victorvictoria came out before the deluxe 31track configuration that appeared in 2002 and again in 2016 once even in an expanded edition, this was the most complete version yet, including previously unreleased tracks when it was first issued. Victor victoria is a marvelous mixture of genders, a blatant attack on sexual attitudes that is both challenging and hilarious. Roald dahl hated the 70s movie, and his wife said he wouldve liked the remake. Enter toddy todd robert preston, another newly jobless candidate for life among the destitute.
For 8 minutes, sebastian schipper and his cast filmed the entirety of victoria, reportedly only doing the entire piece a few times and picking the best one. Out of these comedy movie remakes, which one is your favorite. So when she comes onstage as victoria, said to be victor but really we know actually victoria, she has to be an eversoslightly imperfect woman, to sell the premise that shes a man. The film was produced by tony adams and scored by henry mancini, with lyrics. For victorias also known as victor, making it tricky to depict her.
A woman pretending to be a man impersonating a woman. Released by metrogoldwynmayer, it was adapted in 1995 as a broadway musical. A movie producer who made a huge flop tries to salvage his career by revamping his film as an erotic production, where its familyfriendly star takes her top off. Victoria is a breathtaking technical accomplishment. Every so often a compelling, original story sneaks through the cracks, but for the most part, it seems that hollywood has gotten a bit lazy and prefers. Movie remakes that were better than the original the delite. Victor victoria doesnt quite reach the top tier of classic musicals its a little padded at times and some of the slapstick sticks out like a sore thumb, but its got more than enough charm, memorable performances, great songs, and iconic moments to hold up just fine more than 30 years after its original release. She doesnt even have enough money for the basics of food and shelter. Best and worst movie remakes of all time page 4 247. On this list, youll find your old favorites and new movies that are screaming to be added to your future movie watching list. Louis mentions the movie because rainer wants to name his son victor. Parents need to know that victorvictoria is a musicalcomedyromance about a young woman who pretends to be a man working as a female impersonator. Victor victoria manufactured on demand, dolby on tcm shop.
Although victor patrick davis seems to be a good kid who loves his parents and little brother, the relocation introduces him to gang life, violence, crime, and heroin addiction. James garner and alex karras in victor victoria 1982 lesley ann warren and james garner in. Victor and victoria, bluray, musicals theatrical, foreigngerman, 738329247614. Edwards is going to have a terrible time trying to top it. A musical adaptation of the blake edwards film, the original cast recording of victorvictoria mainly consists of the original henry mancini score with the addition of a couple of new songs. Victorvictoria is so good, so exhilarating, that the only depressing thing about it is the suspicion that mr. Victorvictoria original cast original broadway cast. In 1982, metrogoldwynmayer released victorvictoria, an englishlanguage remake by blake edwards. The best remakes offer new filmmakers their chance to deliver a unique vision just as audiences discover new appreciations on classic stories. Victorvictoria is a 1982 britishamerican musical comedy film directed by blake edwards and starring julie andrews, james garner, robert preston, lesley ann warren, alex karras, and john rhysdavies. The movie was about a woman who pretends to be a man in drag in order to get work as a performer. Victorvictoria 1982 movie clip i was a late bloomer.
This 2007 romantic comedy drama starred aaron eckhart and catherine zetajones, and was based on the 2001 german film mostly martha, or bella martha. Fortuitously, toddy has heard victoria sing, and when the two meet for the first time while in the process of scamming a. Sep 18, 2019 nearly 50 years later, the film was eventually made as victorvictoria for american audiences, with julie andrews starring in the lead role. Victor is based on the autobiography son of evil street by victor torres, who moved with his family from puerto rico to brooklyn, new york, in search of a better life in the early 1960s. Both the film and the musical starred julie andrews. The film was produced by tony adams, directed by blake edwards, and scored by henry mancini, with lyrics by leslie bricusse. The setting is paris, a magical, musicalcomedy paris. Victorvictoria official trailer a musical boudoir farce, captivating at times, infuriating at others.
Directed by matthew diamond, blake edwards, goro kobayashi. Can you think of a movie that was remade and the remake. As this screwball musical comedy careens to a wild climax, secrets will be. This updated version won an oscar on seven nominations and is widely praised as one of the best remakes in movie history, holding better scores than the original at both rotten tomatoes and imdb. Victorvictoria pop culture wiki fandom powered by wikia. She cant find a job, has been evicted from her shabby hotel room, and hasnt eaten in days. Its called victorvictoria, and it stars julie andrews, robert preston and james garner, each giving. Edwards later based a successful stage musical on the film.
From the film, it is evident that nonverbal messages are effective in conveying several messages. While trying to scam a free meal, grant meets cabaret performer toddy robert preston, who comes up with an idea that will change everything. With julie andrews, james garner, robert preston, lesley ann warren. These are the 50 best remakes of the past 50 years. Best movie remakes rotten tomatoes created by sachin. Both stage and screen versions star edwards thenwife julie andrews in an iconic, genderbending dual role as a woman pretending to be a man pretending to be a woman that mirrors the. Given the availability of the practically perfect to quote another julie andrews movie made into a broadway musical, vv seems about as necessary as another. My darling clementine 1946 was superior to its predecessors. One of the things i like about it is that it is a musical and julie andrews does such a great job with all of her songs that after i watch the movie, i find myself going through my day humming them. Best movie remakes rotten tomatoes created by sachin anchan. Can you give me an example of a movie remake that was. Nearly 50 years later, the film was eventually made as victorvictoria for american audiences, with julie andrews starring in the lead role. Feb 21, 2014 victorvictoria 1982 movie video detective. Victorvictoria original theatrical trailer youtube.
The best remakes offer new filmmakers their chance to deliver a unique vision. Victor victoria is a 1995 videotaped television production of the broadway musical of the same name written and directed by blake edwards, starring julie andrews, tony roberts, michael nouri, rachel york, richard b. The film was produced by tony adams and scored by henry mancini, with lyrics by leslie bricusse. A loose remake of the groundbreaking 1933 german film viktor and viktoria, blake edwards victor victoria 1982 was later adapted as a popular broadway musical of the same name that ran from 199599. Reproducing two answers to two different questions. Oct 14, 2011 lets hear it for the best movie remakes of all time, lets give the best movie remakes of all time a hand. While trying to scam a free meal, grant meets cabaret performer toddy. The following missing scenes from victorvictoria are believed legit. As this screwball musical comedy careens to a wild climax, secrets will be revealed, closets will open and hearts will melt. Like the movie, the theatrical version stars julie andrews. Victoria grant julie andrews is a struggling soprano who, with help from a fellow performer robert preston, finally finds success by posing as a male female impersonator. Andrews mentions how henry mancini wrote one of her favorite songs.
In 1934 paris, trained coloratura soprano victoria grant dame julie andrews, a native brit, cant get a job as a singer and is having trouble making ends meet. Remake of 3 remade as 1 references 4 referenced in 30. Nearly 50 years later, the film was eventually made as victor victoria for american audiences, with julie andrews starring in the lead role. Victorvictoria the 1982 romantic comedy movie featuring julie andrews and james garner at the award winning 80s movies rewind. Although victor patrick davis seems to be a good kid who loves his parents and little brother, the relocation introduces him to gang life, violence, crime. Victoria grant julie andrews is a downonherluck soprano in victorvictoria. The legendary julie andrews stars as a struggling paris cabaret singer who becomes the toast of the town when she goes on stage as female impersonator victorvictoria. However preston is good so is garner but the stand out is lesley ann warren as a jean harlow lookie. People got bored and thought this was just supposed to be a list of movie remakes germshep24. Can you think of a movie that was remade and the remake was. If you disagree or have additional info, please update us. Victor victoria 1982 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. Victorvictoria 1982 blake edwards releases allmovie.
Edwards who got soaked in the rain, early in victorvictoria, 1982. The filmed version of the 1995 broadway production of the 1982 movie victorvictoria previously a german and later british 1930s film was a strange choice for tv broadcasting. I have listed all best movie remakes rotten tomatoes. Victor victoria, victor victoria, victoria, what a victor you are. They discuss costars robert preston, james garner, and lesley ann warren. From director blake edwards, depressionera paris showbiz solidarity, entertainer toddy robert preston shares comforts with a new friend, impoverished english singer victoria julie andrews, mrs. Victorvictoria is a sparkling, ultrasophisticated entertainment from blake edwards. Tonywinning playwright david henry hwang was hired to write the script, based on the 1831 victor hugo novel and disneys animated musical from 1996. Now, johnny depp is awesome in this movie, and the soundtrack was amazing tim burton stuff not nearly as incredible as edward scissorhands, burtons alltime best film, but still cool. Julie andrews, robert preston, james garner, lesley ann. With julie andrews, tony roberts, michael nouri, rachel york. There are often scenes cut from the final version of a movie. With warmth, pride, and laughter as well as the ease of a longmarried couple, blake edwards and julie andrews settle in to record the dvd commentary for their 20yearold creation victorvictoria.
Victor victoria had a little bit of an edge, getting released a month before spielbergs alien was unleashed upon the world, but movies didnt simultaneously open on 10,000 screens in those days, so it still wound up playing against the reeces pieces monster. Henry mancini won one of his four oscars for the tuneful comedy victorvictoria 1982, sharing the award with lyricist leslie bricusse for best original song score. Driven by a fantastic lead turn from julie andrews, blake edwards musical genderbender is sharp, funny and allround. Victor victoria is a 1982 britishamerican musical comedy film directed by blake edwards and starring julie andrews, james garner, robert preston, lesley ann warren, alex karras, and john rhysdavies. The 1941 version of the maltese falcon was superior to both its predecessors, the maltese falcon 1931 and satan met a lady 1936. Victoria grant julie andrews, a downandout british soprano, struggles to find work in the nightclubs of 1930s paris. Whether she succeeds is the source of a lot of comedy in this movie, which is a lighthearted meditation on how ridiculous we can sometimes become when we. A struggling female soprano finds work playing a male female impersonator, but it complicates her personal life. Victor victoria, a blake edwards farce the new york. The ten commandments 1956 remake of the ten commandments 1923 invasion of the body snatchers 1978 remake of invasion of the body snatchers 1956 victor victoria 1982 remake of vic. Victor victoria is one of those movies that i watch quite often. Dec 27, 2017 movie remakes are a dime a dozen these days. Victor victoria, dvd, manufactured on demand, dolby, musicals theatrical, comedycontemporary, 883316484241.
Rotten tomatoes 50 best movie remakes list challenges. John rhysdavies, graham stark, peter arne, blake edwards. Mostly martha was a hit in germany, and rotten tomatoes gave it a 92% overall, with a consensus of mostly martha may have a predictable plot, but it still feels charming and fresh, and the food will make you hungry. The film was nominated for seven academy awards and won the academy award for best original score. Oct 22, 2019 reproducing two answers to two different questions. That might be less exciting than it sounds, as all but one of those are instrumental selections by the mgm studio. On this list, youll find your old favorites and new movies that are screaming to be. Mein herz fur klassiker schlagt heute fur victorvictoria aus dem jahre 1982. Fun movie with many laugh out loud moments,but you really have to take a flight of fancy to think julie andrews could ever pass for a man and some of the dialogue is quite preachy at times and layed on with a trowel. A west german remake by karl anton was released in 1957. Find out where victor victoria is streaming, if victor victoria is on netflix, and get news and updates, on decider. Set in a world of nightclubs, lavish hotels, and exhilarating music, the film looks at homosexuals, crossdressing, womens roles, and all kinds of love. Here is a list of best movie remakes rotten tomatoes. Victorvictoria had a little bit of an edge, getting released a month before spielbergs alien was unleashed upon the world, but movies didnt simultaneously open on 10,000 screens in those days, so it still wound up playing against the reeces pieces monster.