Liza with a "Z"

1972 0h 53m EN

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7.6

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★7.6TMDB · 18

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Synopsis

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Liza Minnelli stars in a television concert directed and choreographed by Bob Fosse. She performs her songs such as the title number and a medley of songs from the film Cabaret (1972).

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Liza Minnelli
Self
Ann Reinking
Self - Dancer (uncredited)
Gwen Verdon
Self - Audience Member (uncredited)
Lorna Luft
Self - Audience Member (uncredited)
Kay Thompson
Self - Audience Member (uncredited)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Bob Fosse
Writers: Fred Ebb
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 53-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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54 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Bob Fosse, shot by Owen Roizman. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by John Kander. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Alan Heim shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Liza Minnelli and Ann Reinking and Gwen Verdon carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0256153 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Bob Fosse directs. Owen Roizman behind the camera. John Kander scores. Alan Heim cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Tight 53-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
254 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Bob Fosse, shot by Owen Roizman. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by John Kander. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Alan Heim shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Liza Minnelli and Ann Reinking and Gwen Verdon carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt0256153 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 18 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.