Broadway Danny Rose

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Broadway Danny Rose

PG

1984

1h 26m

Comedy

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Danny Rose (Woody Allen), a hopeless New York talent agent, is a tireless workhorse for his eccentric, unimpressive acts. When Rose signs has-been lounge singer Lou Canova (Nick Apollo Forte), he knows he has to go to great lengths to keep his new client, which means escorting Canova's mistress, Tina (Mia Farrow), to the singer's shows. The only problem is that her ex-boyfriend is a jealous gangster who thinks Rose is her new man and wants revenge.

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Critics Consensus

Woody Allen's hard-working, uphill-climbing Broadway talent agent is rendered memorably with equal parts absurdity and affection.

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Dave Kehr

Chicago Reader

Woody Allen attends to his neglected lovability factor in this tiny, anecdotal comedy.

Aug 12, 2008

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Ian Nathan

Empire Magazine

Another Allen gem.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 12, 2008

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Variety Staff

Variety

Allen's perfect as a small-time, good-hearted Broadway talent agent, giving his all for a roster of hopeless clients.

Aug 12, 2008

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

An irresistible bauble that showcases perhaps the best of the 13 performances Mia Farrow delivered in a Woody Allen production.

Rated: 3/4

Apr 1, 2023

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Octavi Marti

El Pais (Spain)

Broadway is another step forward in Allen's trajectory. [Full Review in Spanish]

Feb 19, 2020

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Camille Kittrell

Sojourner

The film has some great laughs, but don't expect a side-splitting Woody Allen masterpiece.

Aug 20, 2019

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Tim M

Perhaps Woody Allen's funniest effort both in front of and behind the camera, Broadway Danny Rose presents an act that's difficult to forget.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/03/25

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ed m

Funny movie. Accurate depiction of small time showbiz

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/28/23

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dave s

Danny Rose (Woody Allen) is a New York talent agent with a stable of talent that can only be considered something less than desirable. Much to Danny's chagrin, his main client, Lou Canova (Nick Apollo Forte), a washed-up lounge singer making a comeback, is distracted by his devotion to his girlfriend, the volatile Tina Vitale (Mia Farrow). Seemingly one of Allen's lesser known early efforts, it's a joy to watch from beginning to end thanks to solid performances from the leads, genuinely likeable characters, and a clever screenplay from Allen. Even for those who aren't Woody Allen fans, Broadway Danny Rose is worth watching for one scene: the confrontation by the helium trucks.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Kevin L

This is one of Allen's great comedies. The character of 'Broadway' Danny Rose is also one of his best. He and Farrow are wonderful together, and she also has a great character as the girlfriend of a meathead toughguy lounge singer. Wonderful writing, comedic timing, supporting cast, and even the black and white choice works well. 4 stars

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/17/23

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Shioka O

Another Woody Allen film! helium scene is laughable,

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

09/26/22

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Audience Member

Such an endearing, beautiful movie... and funny! Definitely, one of Woody Allen's Best, un chef d'oeuvre.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/19/23

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Synopsis

Danny Rose (Woody Allen), a hopeless New York talent agent, is a tireless workhorse for his eccentric, unimpressive acts. When Rose signs has-been lounge singer Lou Canova (Nick Apollo Forte), he knows he has to go to great lengths to keep his new client, which means escorting Canova's mistress, Tina (Mia Farrow), to the singer's shows. The only problem is that her ex-boyfriend is a jealous gangster who thinks Rose is her new man and wants revenge.

Director: Woody Allen
Producer: Robert Greenhut
Screenwriter: Woody Allen
Distributor: Orion Pictures
Production Co: Orion Pictures, Jack Rollins & Charles H. Joffe Productions
Rating: PG
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 27, 1984, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 16, 2008
Runtime: 1h 26m
Sound Mix: Mono
Aspect Ratio: 35mm

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