For the Boys

For the Boys

Laughter and tears. Tragedy and triumph. They lived it all. For the boys.

1991138 min6.4 / 10

A sweeping, character-driven drama spanning five decades that traces the complicated romantic and professional bond between two entertainers against the backdrop of American wars.

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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