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Two classic films starring the timeless performer Barbra Streisand. See individual titles for further details.BRFUNNY LADY (UK PG 1975) Barbra Streisand returns as Fanny Brice in this sequel to William Wylers Oscar-winning FUNNY GIRL. FUNNY LADY picks up the saga of entertainer-comedienne Brice after her separation from playboy millionaire Nick Arnstein (Omar Sharif). Newly single she teams up brash Broadway producer songwriter and entrepreneur Billy Rose (James Caan) a showman whose lack of polish is made up in his boundless enthusiasm. Before long Roses professional relationship with Fanny turns into a touching and turbulent personal one. Wylers extravagant production is highlighted by lavish musical numbers elegant costumes and a dynamic cast which is lead by Barbra Streisands signature style and poise.BRFUNNY GIRL (UK U 1968) In FUNNY GIRL the highly fictionalized musical biopic Barbara Streisand makes her film debut in a reprisal of her Broadway role as Ziegfeld star Fanny Brice. Brice a poor Jewish girl from New Yorks Lower East Side rose to fame and won audiences hearts everywhere with her comic antics and powerful singing. Unfortunately she had far less success in her personal life and the film focuses on her doomed romance with her first husband gambler Nicky Arnstein.
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