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Sophisticated Ladies

  • TV Movie
  • 1982
IMDb RATING
8.5/10
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Sophisticated Ladies (1982)
Musical

In his review for The New York Times, Frank Rich wrote that " ...the new musical revue at the Lunt-Fontanne, is an [Duke] Ellington celebration that just won't quit until it has won over the... Read allIn his review for The New York Times, Frank Rich wrote that " ...the new musical revue at the Lunt-Fontanne, is an [Duke] Ellington celebration that just won't quit until it has won over the audience with dynamic showmanship. ...it rides so high on affection, skill and, of course... Read allIn his review for The New York Times, Frank Rich wrote that " ...the new musical revue at the Lunt-Fontanne, is an [Duke] Ellington celebration that just won't quit until it has won over the audience with dynamic showmanship. ...it rides so high on affection, skill and, of course, stunning music that the lapses don't begin to spoil the fun. What's more, this is the on... Read all

  • Director
    • Michael Smuin
  • Writers
    • Duke Ellington
    • Donald McKayle
  • Stars
    • Hinton Battle
    • Paula Kelly
    • Phyllis Hyman
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.5/10
    23
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    • Director
      • Michael Smuin
    • Writers
      • Duke Ellington
      • Donald McKayle
    • Stars
      • Hinton Battle
      • Paula Kelly
      • Phyllis Hyman
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Hinton Battle
    Hinton Battle
    • Performer
    Paula Kelly
    Paula Kelly
    • Sophisticated Lady
    Phyllis Hyman
    • Sophisticated Lady
    Terri Klausner
    Gregg Burge
    Gregg Burge
    • Performer
    Garry Q. Lewis
    Calvin McRae
    Leata Galloway
    Lorraine Fields
    Cheryl Baxter
    • Sophisticated Lady
    Sheri Cowart
    • Sophisticated Lady
    Karen McDonald
    • Sophisticated Lady
    Beth Bowles
    • Sophisticated Lady
    Jamilah Lucas
    • Sophisticated Lady
    Eugene Fleming
    • Sophisticated Gentleman
    Michael Graham
    • Sophisticated Gentleman
    Lacy Darryl Phillips
    • Sophisticated Gentleman
    Roger Spivy
    • Sophisticated Gentleman
    • Director
      • Michael Smuin
    • Writers
      • Duke Ellington
      • Donald McKayle
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    • Release date
      • November 5, 1982 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Broadway, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA(Lunt-Fontanne Theatre)
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      • Broadway Television Network
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