The Will Rogers Follies: A Life In Revue
"Japanese television broadcast of the Tony award-winning musical."
Originally released in 1993. The Will Rogers Follies: A Life In Revue is a music film. directed by Walter C. Miller. With a runtime of 2h 24m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Keith Carradine, Dee Hoty, and Dick Latessa
Synopsis
The Will Rogers Follies is a musical with a book by Peter Stone, lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green, and music by Cy Coleman. It focuses on the life and career of famed humorist and performer Will Rogers, using as a backdrop the Ziegfeld Follies, which he often headlined, and describes every episode in his life in the form of a big production number. The Rogers character also performs rope tricks in between scenes. The revue contains snippets of Rogers' famous homespun style of wisdom and common sense and tries to convey the personality of this quintessentially American figure whose most famous quote was "I never met a man I didn't like."
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 26, 1993
32 years ago
Runtime
2h 24m
144 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Keith Carradine
as Will Rogers
Dee Hoty
as Betty Blake
Dick Latessa
as Clem Rogers
Cady Huffman
as Mr. Ziegfeld's Favorite
Gregory Peck
as Mr. Ziegfeld (voice)
Vince Bruce
as The Roper
Jerry Mitchell
as Will Rogers Wrangler/Indian Of The Dawn
John Ganun
as Will Rogers Wrangler
Troy Britton Johnson
as Will Rogers Wrangler
Jason Opsahl
as Will Rogers Wrangler
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Japan Satellite Broadcasting
- Arca Media
- Pierre Cossette Enterprises
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Will Rogers Follies: A Life In Revue about?
The Will Rogers Follies is a musical with a book by Peter Stone, lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green, and music by Cy Coleman. It focuses on the life and career of famed humorist and performer ...
Who directed The Will Rogers Follies: A Life In Revue?
The Will Rogers Follies: A Life In Revue was directed by Walter C. Miller.
How long is The Will Rogers Follies: A Life In Revue?
The Will Rogers Follies: A Life In Revue has a runtime of 2 hours and 24 minutes (144 minutes total).
When was The Will Rogers Follies: A Life In Revue released?
The Will Rogers Follies: A Life In Revue was released on November 26, 1993 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Will Rogers Follies: A Life In Revue?
The main cast of The Will Rogers Follies: A Life In Revue includes Keith Carradine, Dee Hoty, Dick Latessa, Cady Huffman, Gregory Peck.