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1968 · 155 min · G

Funny Girl

Directed by William Wyler · Comedy, Drama, Romance

Funny Girl (1968) is a Comedy film, directed by William Wyler set in New York City during the 1910s–1920s. It runs 155 minutes and is rated G.

A biopic, with a comedic and romantic tone. Themes of love & longing play out through frame narrative.

Composer
Jule Styne
Cinematography
Harry Stradling Sr.
Cast
Barbra StreisandOmar SharifKay MedfordAnne FrancisWalter PidgeonLee AllenMae QuestelGerald Mohr

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York City
Setting
Urban
When
1910s1920s

Premise & themes

Premise
Biopic
Themes
Love & Longing
Structure
Frame Narrative
Tone
ComedicRomanticMelancholic

Shape

Protagonist
Female LedSolo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
True Story

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