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Universal Pictures presents

Applause

directed by Bill Foster

“In the spotlight, glory glitters, but the shadow of sacrifice remains.”

19731h 43mNRDrama

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Universal Pictures presents

Applause

directed by Bill Foster

“In the spotlight, glory glitters, but the shadow of sacrifice remains.”

19731h 43mNRDrama

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§ Synopsis

Drama · Music · TV Movie

An aspiring actress, whose sugar-coated appearance belies her ruthless drive, worms herself into the life of an aging star and schemes to replace her on the stage as the star of a new play.

§ Keywords

what it's about

diva ambition based on play or musical broadway musical ruthlessness broadway star back stabbing acting fading driven

§ Crew

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Director

Writers

Music

Charles Strouse

§ Cast

8 of 12

Lauren Bacall

as Margo Channing

Larry Hagman

as Bill Sampson

Penny Fuller

as Eve Harrington

Sarah Marshall

as Karen Richards

Robert Mandan

as Howard Benedict

Harvey Evans

as Buzz Richards

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