Sweet Charity
Director: Bob Fosse
Actors: Shirley MacLaine, John McMartin, Ricardo Montalban
PlotCharity Hope Valentine is an optimistic but naive dance hall hostess with a string of unlucky romantic entanglements. Living in New York City, she dreams of finding true love and escaping her job at the seedy Fandango Ballroom. Charity's fortunes seem to change when she encounters Vittorio Vidal, a high-class Italian actor, who takes her out after a fight with his girlfriend. Although this encounter doesn't lead to a lasting romance, it grants Charity a momentary taste of the glamorous life she yearns for. However, Charity remains hopeful and doesn't let disappointment cloud her positive outlook.
Charity's life takes another turn when she meets Oscar Lindquist, an introverted tax accountant, in a stuck elevator. As they get to know each other, Oscar appears to be genuinely interested in Charity, offering her a chance at the love and stability she has always sought. Their budding relationship presents Charity with an opportunity to reassess her life and aspirations. As she navigates this new relationship with Oscar, Charity continues to face challenges that test her resilience and capacity for hope.
Writers: Neil Simon, Federico Fellini, Tullio Pinelli
Release Date: 17 May 1969
Runtime: 149 min
Rating: G
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
The Kino Lorber Blu-ray of Sweet Charity boasts stunning video and audio, capturing the essence of a dazzling film, despite some missing music.
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