# Funny Girl (1968)

> A gifted vaudeville performer turns unconventional looks and fearless comic talent into stardom while her love for a charming gambler threatens to eclipse her triumphs.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/9694

## Facts

- Runtime: 155 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Director: William Wyler
- Cast: Barbra Streisand, Omar Sharif, Kay Medford, Anne Francis, Walter Pidgeon, Lee Allen, Mae Questel, Gerald Mohr
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0062994/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, glamorous, passionate, classic movie night, musical marathon

## Synopsis

A talented comedienne defies the odds in a world that values beauty over skill.

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