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Broadway Bound (1992)
Released By: A B C Home Video   Rating: Not Rated   In Theaters: N/A
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Studio: A B C Home Video
Genre: Comedy
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Director: Paul Bogart
Language: English
Official Website: N/A
Theatrical Release: N/A
Home Video Release: N/A
Cast: Anne Bancroft, Corey Parker, Hume Cronyn, Jerry Orbach, Jonathan Silverman
Published ID: 2946
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Plot: The 1986 stage hit Broadway Bound is the third entry in playwright Neil Simon's autobiography trilogy. Unlike the cinemadaptations of Brighton Beach Memoirs and Biloxi Blues, Broadway Bound was filmed for television, where it debuted March 23, 1992. Brighton Beach Memoirs star Jonathan Silverman returns as Neil Simon's alter ego Eugene Jerome, while Corey Parker plays Eugene's brother Stanley (based on Simon's brother and early writing partner Mel). The year is 1948: Eugene and Stanley have begun writing comedy sketches for the Catskills resorts, hoping that this activity will be the first step on the road to fame and fortune. As they seek out funny material, the boys' home life is rapidly disintegrating. The crises at hand include their parents' constant quarrelling (brought about by their father's philandering) and a seemingly insurmountable dilemma involving their aged uncle. Just as WASPish Blythe Danner scored as Eugene's Jewish mother in Brighton Beach Memoirs, so too do non-Jewish actor Anne Bancroft and Hume Cronyn effectively essay Hebraic characterizations in Broadway Bound. Following its American television premiere, the film was released theatrically in Europe. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
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Best of the Trilogy
Added 9/15/2007
It may be a sad way to end the "light-hearted" series, but it's based on what happened to Neil Simon in real life. Easily the most poignant of the trilogy, and the best dramatic work. It's a pity this probably isn't going to make it to DVD, as people don't like "sad" with their "funny".
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
A riveting screenplay
Added 1/26/2003
This certainly deserved to go on the "big screen". Everyone outdid themselves, especially near the end.
2 out of 4 people found this helpful.
anne bancroft in a stellar performance
Added 1/24/2003
One of the more mature neil simon scripts, this should have made it to the big sceen.
1 out of 3 people found this helpful.
Best of the Trilogy
Added 9/15/2007
It may be a sad way to end the "light-hearted" series, but it's based on what happened to Neil Simon in real life. Easily the most poignant of the trilogy, and the best dramatic work. It's a pity this probably isn't going to make it to DVD, as people don't like "sad" with their "funny".
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
A riveting screenplay
Added 1/26/2003
This certainly deserved to go on the "big screen". Everyone outdid themselves, especially near the end.
2 out of 4 people found this helpful.
anne bancroft in a stellar performance
Added 1/24/2003
One of the more mature neil simon scripts, this should have made it to the big sceen.
1 out of 3 people found this helpful.
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