Applause (1973): Cast
Applause is a 1973 music drama directed by Bill Foster, starring Lauren Bacall as Margo Channing, Larry Hagman and Penny Fuller. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 43m (103 min)
- Director
- Bill Foster
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Applause About?
The premise of Applause without spoilers.
The film follows an ambitious young actress whose sweet façade hides a relentless drive. She inserts herself into the world of an aging star, plotting to usurp her role and become the leading lady of a new production, exposing the costly sacrifices beneath the glitter of fame.
Applause Themes & Keywords
· 12 tags- aspiring actress
- based on film
- one word title
- nipples visible through clothing
- based on stage musical
- based on stage musical based on film
- betrayal
- ambition
- acting
- treachery
- remake
- theater
Applause Cast & Characters
Lauren Bacall leads the cast as Margo Channing, with Larry Hagman as Bill Sampson and Penny Fuller as Eve Harrington. Directed by Bill Foster; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Bill Foster
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Lauren Bacall as Margo Channing -
Larry Hagman as Bill Sampson -
Penny Fuller as Eve Harrington - Bob Sherman as Bert
Also Starring in Applause
· 8 more- Robert Mandan Howard Benedict
- David Knight Peter
- Sarah Marshall Karen Richards
- Harvey Evans Duane
- James Berwick Stan
- Rod McLennan Buzz Richards
- Ken Barrie Bill Sampson (Singing voice)
- Debbie Bowen Debbie
More from Bill Foster
One more film directed by Bill Foster: The Doris Mary Anne Kappelhoff Special.
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Applause FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Applause, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Applause?
Applause runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
When was Applause released?
Applause was released on March 15, 1973.
Who directed Applause?
Applause was directed by Bill Foster.
More films by Bill Foster Who is in the cast of Applause?
Applause stars Lauren Bacall as Margo Channing, Larry Hagman as Bill Sampson and Penny Fuller as Eve Harrington, among 12 credited actors.
Does Applause have a post-credit scene?
No. Applause has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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