''Broadway Bound'' is a 1992 American
made-for-television
A television film, alternatively known as a television movie, made-for-TV film/movie or TV film/movie, is a feature-length film that is produced and originally distributed by or to a television network, in contrast to theatrical films made fo ...
comedy film
A comedy film is a category of film which emphasizes humor. These films are designed to make the audience laugh through amusement. Films in this style traditionally have a happy ending (black comedy being an exception). Comedy is one of the ol ...
directed by
Paul Bogart, written by
Neil Simon
Marvin Neil Simon (July 4, 1927 – August 26, 2018) was an American playwright, screenwriter and author. He wrote more than 30 plays and nearly the same number of movie screenplays, mostly film adaptations of his plays. He has received mo ...
, and starring
Corey Parker and
Jonathan Silverman
Jonathan Elihu Silverman (born August 5, 1966) is an American actor, known for his roles in the comedy films ''Brighton Beach Memoirs'', ''Weekend at Bernie's'', and its sequel ''Weekend at Bernie's II''.
Early life and education
Silverman was ...
. Simon adapted his semi-autobiographical 1986 play ''
Broadway Bound
''Broadway Bound'' is a semi-autobiographical play by Neil Simon. It is the last chapter in his Eugene trilogy, following ''Brighton Beach Memoirs'' and '' Biloxi Blues''.
Plot overview
The play is about Eugene and his older brother, Stanley, dea ...
'', the third chapter in what is known as the ''
Eugene trilogy __NOTOC__
The Eugene Trilogy refers to three plays written by Neil Simon, the "quasi-autobiographical trilogy" ''Brighton Beach Memoirs'', '' Biloxi Blues'' and '' Broadway Bound''.
History
The trilogy tells the story of Eugene Jerome from his adol ...
'', the first being ''
Brighton Beach Memoirs
''Brighton Beach Memoirs'' is a semi-autobiographical play by Neil Simon, the first chapter in what is known as his Eugene trilogy. It precedes ''Biloxi Blues'' and ''Broadway Bound''.
Productions
''Brighton Beach Memoirs'' had a pre-Broadway e ...
'' and the second being ''
Biloxi Blues''. Silverman, who played Eugene Jerome in the original stage version of ''Broadway Bound'' and in the film adaptation of ''Brighton Beach Memoirs'', plays Eugene's older brother Stanley in the film. Parker played Pvt. Arnold Epstein in the film adaptation of ''Biloxi Blues''.
Synopsis
The film is about Eugene and his older brother, Stanley, dealing with their parents' relationship falling apart as the brothers work together toward being comedy writers for the radio, and, eventually, television.
Cast
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Corey Parker as Eugene Morris Jerome
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Jonathan Silverman
Jonathan Elihu Silverman (born August 5, 1966) is an American actor, known for his roles in the comedy films ''Brighton Beach Memoirs'', ''Weekend at Bernie's'', and its sequel ''Weekend at Bernie's II''.
Early life and education
Silverman was ...
as Stanley Jerome
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Anne Bancroft
Anne Bancroft (born Anna Maria Louisa Italiano; September 17, 1931 – June 6, 2005) was an American actress. Respected for her acting prowess and versatility, Bancroft received an Academy Award, three BAFTA Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, two ...
as Kate Jerome
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Hume Cronyn
Hume Blake Cronyn Jr. OC (July 18, 1911 – June 15, 2003) was a Canadian-American actor and writer.
Early life
Cronyn, one of five children, was born in London, Ontario, Canada. His father, Hume Blake Cronyn, Sr., was a businessman and ...
as Ben
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Jerry Orbach
Jerome Bernard Orbach (October 20, 1935 – December 28, 2004) was an American actor and singer, described at the time of his death as "one of the last'' bona fide'' leading men of the Broadway musical and global celebrity on television" and a " ...
as Jack Jerome
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Michele Lee
Michele Lee is an American actress, singer, dancer, producer, and director. She is known for her role as Karen Fairgate MacKenzie on the prime-time soap opera ''Knots Landing'' (1979–1993), for which she was nominated for a 1982 Emmy Awar ...
as Blanche
Reception
Cronyn won a 1992
for his role in the film.
References
External links
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Broadway Bound (film)
1992 television films
1992 films
American comedy films
1992 comedy films
Films about Jews and Judaism
American films based on plays
Films set in the 1950s
Films set in Mississippi
Films directed by Paul Bogart
Films scored by David Shire
Films with screenplays by Neil Simon
Films based on works by Neil Simon
ABC Motion Pictures films
1990s English-language films
1990s American films