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Copacabana is a 1985 American made-for-television musical film based on the 1978 song of the same title by Barry Manilow. It aired on CBS on December 3, 1985. The film's script was written by James Lipton, with additional songs written by Manilow. It was directed by Waris Hussein. It starred Manilow himself as Tony, an aspiring songwriter, and Annette O'Toole as Lola, an aspiring singer who falls in with the wrong crowd.
Original Release
12/03/1985
US Release
12/03/1985
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Barry Manilow | Tony Starr |
| Annette O'Toole | Lola Lamar |
| Estelle Getty | Bella Stern |
| James T. Callahan | Dennis Reilly |
| Andra Akers | Pamela Devereaux |
| Silvana Gallardo | Conchita Rivera |
| Joseph Bologna | Rico Castelli |
| Ernie Sabella | Sam Gropper |
| Cliff Osmond | Angelo |
| Dwier Brown | Bibi Sutton |
Directors
Writers
Barry Manilow, James Lipton, Bruce Sussman, Jack Feldman
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Barry Manilow | Tony Starr |
| Annette O'Toole | Lola Lamar |
| Estelle Getty | Bella Stern |
| James T. Callahan | Dennis Reilly |
| Andra Akers | Pamela Devereaux |
| Silvana Gallardo | Conchita Rivera |
| Joseph Bologna | Rico Castelli |
| Ernie Sabella | Sam Gropper |
| Cliff Osmond | Angelo |
| Dwier Brown | Bibi Sutton |
| Stanley Brock | 2nd Publisher |
| Clarence Felder | Nick Panotis |
| Hamilton Camp | Nicky Richards |
| Hartley Silver | Husband |
| Ralph Clift | Customer |
| John Petlock | Man in Lounge |
| Raf Mauro | 1st Publisher |
| Lonnie Burr | Roscoe, Nightclub Owner |
| James Martinez | Reporter |
| Whitney Rydbeck | Minister |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Dick Clark | Executive Producer |
| Dan Paulson | Executive Producer |
| Thomas John Kane | Producer |
| Jody Brockway Paonessa | Producer |
| R.W. Goodwin | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1986 | Emmy | Outstanding Achievement in Choreography | Nominated |
| 1986 | Emmy | Outstanding Directing in a Variety or Music Program | Won |
