Sweet Charity

 

Sweet Charity 1969

• Director: Bob Fosse
• Seen by this director: Lenny Bruce, Cabaret
• Based on the book: no
• Cast: Shirley MacLaine, John MacMartin, Ricardo Montalban, Sammy Davis Jr, Chita Rivera, Paula Kelly
• Personal “oh yeah him/her” reaction, i.e. have seen this actor in:
• Shirley MacLaine – Many Jeremy Renner – 28 Weeks Later, North Country
• John McMartin – Who’s that Girl
• Ricardo Montalban – probably something
• Sammy David Jr – TV mostly
• Chita Rivera – Chicago
• Paula Kelly – Soylent Green
• Why? A top favourite
• Seen: Many times. Now 16 June 2024      

       Sometimes you just need to see again a beloved oft-seen film. This is such an evening. The first time I saw Sweet Charity was at the cinema in 1969 when it came out. I have loved it ever since. I don’t know how many times I’ve seen it, but the last time was before I started this blog, thus no review. It’s high time to change that.

       If you don’t know the story, check it out on IMDb then go to YouTube for ‘Hey Big Spender’, ‘If They Could See Me Now’, ‘Rhythm of Life’… Better yet, see the film. 

5* of 5