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Broadway Danny Rose

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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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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 08/12/2008
Woody Allen attends to his neglected lovability factor in this tiny, anecdotal comedy. Go to Full Review Ian Nathan Empire Magazine 08/12/2008
4/5
Another Allen gem. Go to Full Review Variety Staff Variety 08/12/2008
Allen's perfect as a small-time, good-hearted Broadway talent agent, giving his all for a roster of hopeless clients. Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy 04/01/2023
3/4
An irresistible bauble that showcases perhaps the best of the 13 performances Mia Farrow delivered in a Woody Allen production. Go to Full Review Octavi Marti El Pais (Spain) 02/19/2020
Broadway is another step forward in Allen's trajectory. [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Camille Kittrell Sojourner 08/20/2019
The film has some great laughs, but don't expect a side-splitting Woody Allen masterpiece. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Tim M @tgmacman Aug 3 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. See more ed m 03/28/2023 Funny movie. Accurate depiction of small time showbiz See more dave s 01/22/2023 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. See more Kevin L 01/22/2023 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 See more Shioka O 09/26/2022 Another Woody Allen film! helium scene is laughable, See more 07/01/2022 Such an endearing, beautiful movie... and funny! Definitely, one of Woody Allen's Best, un chef d'oeuvre. See more Read all reviews
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Woody Allen

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Woody Allen

Danny Rose

Mia Farrow

Tina Vitale

Nick Apollo Forte

Lou Canova

Milton Berle

Self

Sandy Baron

Self

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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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