# Sweet Charity (1969)

> An exuberant yet wistful musical follows an irrepressibly hopeful taxi dancer searching for love amid the glitter and disappointments of New York nightlife.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/27588

## Facts

- Runtime: 153 min
- Genres: Comedy, Romance, Drama
- Director: Bob Fosse
- Cast: Shirley MacLaine, John McMartin, Chita Rivera, Paula Kelly, Ricardo Montalban, Sammy Davis Jr., Stubby Kaye, Barbara Bouchet
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0065054/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, wistful, exuberant, classic movie night, musical marathon

## Synopsis

A hopeful dancer navigates the ups and downs of love and life in a bustling city.

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- [Irma la Douce (1963)](https://ember.film/movie/1799)
- [Cover Girl (1944)](https://ember.film/movie/12994)
- [Easter Parade (1948)](https://ember.film/movie/18087)
- [Hello, Dolly! (1969)](https://ember.film/movie/8235)
- [Thoroughly Modern Millie (1967)](https://ember.film/movie/20384)
- [Funny Girl (1968)](https://ember.film/movie/9694)
- [Pal Joey (1957)](https://ember.film/movie/21132)

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