Duration
140 minutes
Quick Summary
Musical biopic of Fanny Brice, starring Barbra Streisand
About This Program
Musical biopic of 1920s singer and comedienne Fanny Brice, who rose from poor beginnings in New York's slums to become an overnight star and the toast of Broadway. Her success, however, came at the price of a turbulent private life and an unhappy marriage to a gambler, who grew increasingly jealous of her fame. Starring an Oscar-winning Barbra Streisand, with Omar Sharif, Kay Medford and Walter Pidgeon
Funny Girl broadcasts on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD at 10:50am, Wednesday, 31 December 2025. (Subtitles, repeat)
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Production Details
Year1968
Runtime151 mins
DirectorWilliam Wyler
Cast & Crew
WW
William WylerDirector
BS
Barbra Streisandas Fanny Brice
GM
Gerald Mohras Branca
AF
Anne Francisas Georgia James
OS
Omar Sharifas Nick Arnstein
LA
Lee Allenas Eddie Ryan
KM
Kay Medfordas Rose Brice
WP
Walter Pidgeonas Florenz Ziegfeld
MQ
Mae Questelas Mrs Strakosh
