Cabaret (1972): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Cabaret is a 1972 drama musical directed by Bob Fosse, starring Liza Minnelli and Michael York. It runs 2 hours 4 minutes and earned $83,338 worldwide. It won 8 Oscars, including Actor in a Supporting Role and Actress, and 18 awards in all. Critics gave it 91% on Rotten Tomatoes and 80 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 4m (124 min)
- Director
- Bob Fosse
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Allied Artists Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Cabaret About?
The premise of Cabaret without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 1931 Berlin, American singer Sally Bowles navigates the city’s dazzling cabaret world while pursuing a complicated relationship with Brian Roberts, a young academic. Their romance unfolds against the backdrop of a society on the brink of collapse as the Nazi party rises to power. Amidst the vibrant nightlife and artistic expression, a sense of unease and impending doom permeates the atmosphere, blurring the lines between pleasure and peril.
Cabaret Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- nazi
- jewish
- gay
- cabaret
- closeted homosexual
- gay interest
- 1930s
- nazism
- cross dressing
- berlin germany
- decadence
- bisexual man
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- chorus line
- nightclub
- master of ceremonies
- political unrest
- boarding house
- hitler youth
- fascism
- based on stage musical
- synagogue
- anti semitism
- abortion
- based on book
- closeted jew
- bisexual
- vamp
- remake
- national film registry
- night life
- open marriage
- gigolo
- brownshirts
- heiress
- swastika
- weimar republic
- love
- sweater
- champagne
- band
- class differences
- british expatriate
- neighbor
- american expatriate
- death of pet
- bobbed hair
- nobility
- unwed pregnancy
- language learning
- profanity
Cabaret Cast
Liza Minnelli leads the cast, with Michael York. Directed by Bob Fosse.
- Director Bob Fosse
More from Bob Fosse
More films directed by Bob Fosse, best-rated first: All That Jazz, Lenny, Star 80 and Sweet Charity.
Cabaret Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Cabaret 91% on Rotten Tomatoes and 80 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.8/10.
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IMDb 7.8 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 91% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 87%
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Metacritic 80 Metascore
User score 7.9
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TMDB 74% User score
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Cabaret Plot Summary
What happens in Cabaret from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Sally Bowles, portrayed by Liza Minnelli, is an American singer and dancer navigating life in Germany during the turbulent interwar years. Aspiring to achieve fame and fortune, she struggles with a significant drinking problem that affects her ambitions. Sally performs at the Kit-Kat cabaret, a gritty venue known for its risqué musical performances. The charismatic Master of Ceremonies, played by Joel Grey, not only introduces the provocative acts but also partakes in them, adding to the club’s allure.
As tensions rise, the encroachment of Nazi ideology is subtly underscored in club interactions, highlighted by a scene where patrons are solicited for donations by Nazi representatives, only to be brusquely ejected by the club owner.
Full summary
The whole story of Cabaret, scene by scene
Cabaret Box Office
Cabaret grossed $83,338 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$83.3K
- International
- $82K
Cabaret Awards & Nominations
Cabaret won 8 Oscars, including Actor in a Supporting Role and Actress, and 18 awards in all. Its biggest night was the Oscars 1973, with 8 wins from 10 nominations.
18 wins30 nominations4 ceremonies
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Oscars 1973 8 wins · 10 nominations- Won Actor in a Supporting Role – Joel Grey
- Won Actress – Liza Minnelli
- Won Art Direction
- Won Cinematography
- Won Directing – Bob Fosse
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BAFTA 1973 6 wins · 11 nominations- Won Best Actress in a Leading Role – Liza Minnelli
- Won Best Direction – Bob Fosse
- Won Best Film – Bob Fosse
- Won Best Production Design
- Won Best Sound
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Golden Globes 1973 4 wins · 8 nominations- Won Best Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical
- Won Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical (Actress) – Liza Minnelli
- Won Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Comedy or Musical (Supporting Actor) – Joel Grey
- Won Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Comedy or Musical (Supporting Actress) – Marisa Berenson
- Nominated Best Director – Bob Fosse
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DGA Awards 1973 1 nomination- Nominated Feature Film – Bob Fosse
Cabaret Trailers & Videos
20 videos: 1 trailer, 9 clips and 10 featurettes.
- Clip "Life Is A Cabaret" Musical Number
- Clip "Mein Lieber Herr" Musical Number
- Clip Train Scream
- Clip "Money" Musical Number
How Well Do You Know Cabaret?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 9
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- Question 9: not answered
Who plays the lead role of Sally Bowles?
Cars in Cabaret
6 cars on screen, including the 1936 Daimler Straight Eight 4½ Litre and the 1939 Audi 920.
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1936 Daimler Straight Eight 4½ Litre Important role -
1939 Audi 920 Minor role -
Büssing-N.A.G. D 38 Minor role -
1926 Tatra 30 Minor role
Cabaret Also Known As
27 alternative titles, including “Кабаре” and “酒店”.
- Also known as
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- Кабаре
- 酒店
- 캬바레
- 카바레
- Jay Presson Allen cabaret
- Καμπαρέ
- Adiós
- Berlín
- Kabare
- Adieu Berlin
- Kabaré
- काबरे
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- Kyabarê
- キャバレー
- Kabaretas
- Kabaret
- Cabaret - Adeus Berlim
- Adeus Berlim
- Kabare - Elveda Berlin
- Cabaret - Adeus
- Berlim
- 歌厅
- קברט
- کاباره, კაბარე
- คาบาเร่ต์
- Kabaree
- Kabarē
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Cabaret FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Cabaret, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Cabaret?
Cabaret runs 2 hours 4 minutes (124 minutes).
When was Cabaret released?
Cabaret was released on February 13, 1972.
Who directed Cabaret?
Cabaret was directed by Bob Fosse.
More films by Bob Fosse Who is in the cast of Cabaret?
Cabaret stars Liza Minnelli and Michael York.
How much did Cabaret make at the box office?
Cabaret grossed $83,338 worldwide.
How is Cabaret rated?
Cabaret has 7.8/10 on IMDb, 91% on Rotten Tomatoes, 80 on Metacritic and 74% on TMDB.
What awards did Cabaret win?
Cabaret won 18 awards from 30 nominations, including Actor in a Supporting Role at the Oscars 1973.
Does Cabaret have a post-credit scene?
No. Cabaret has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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