Limited Release in United States November 22, 1991
Released in Australia January 16, 1992
Released in Denmark January 17, 1992
Released in England February 7, 1992
Released in France February 5, 1992
Released in United States Fall November 22, 1991
Released in United States May 28, 1992
Released in United States on Video May 28, 1992
Wide Release in United States November 27, 1991
Bette Midler allegedly received a 20-page autobiographical treatment from veteran entertainer Martha Raye outlining her USO work in World War II, Korea and Vietnam, her dismissal from NBC (Raye starred in "The Martha Raye Show" from 1954-56) and her subsequent career as a nightclub owner, all closely paralleled in "For the Boys" (USA/91).
Bette Midler received a Golden Globe for Best Actress (Comedy or Musical) from the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.
Began shooting January 2, 1991.
Completed shooting May 8, 1991.
Shown at Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival (closing film) November 24, 1991.
Bette Midler, in her first non-benefit performance in seven years, performed a 40-minute show of standards and new songs for an invited industry audience at the world premiere of "For the Boys" at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences on November 14, 1991. The live show was directed by Joe Layton, who staged the film's musical numbers, with an 18-piece orchestra conducted by Jack Sheldon.
c DeLuxe
Cinema Digital Sound (CDS)
Dolby (Spectral Recording)
rtg BBFC 15
rtg MPAA R
Released in Australia January 16, 1992
Released in Denmark January 17, 1992
Released in France February 5, 1992
Released in United States May 28, 1992
Released in United States on Video May 28, 1992
Limited Release in United States November 22, 1991
Released in United States Fall November 22, 1991
Wide Release in United States November 27, 1991
