The Idea of You
2024 · Music · Comedy
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Film / 1985
Copacabana
Directed by
Waris Hussein
In 1948, aspiring songwriter Tony works as a bar pianist; he meets aspiring star Lola, and is immediately smitten. At Manhattan's Copacabana lounge, they both start finding fame. However, fate steps in and she is swept to Havana to work in a splashy nightclub act where she is convinced she will find her stardom. Instead, she finds Rico, a suave gangster and the club owner.
The story
In 1948, aspiring songwriter Tony works as a bar pianist; he meets aspiring star Lola, and is immediately smitten. At Manhattan's Copacabana lounge, they both start finding fame. However, fate steps in and she is swept to Havana to work in a splashy nightclub act where she is convinced she will find her stardom. Instead, she finds Rico, a suave gangster and the club owner.
Cast
Barry ManilowTony Starr
Annette O'TooleLola Lamar
Estelle GettyBella Stern
James T. CallahanDennis Reilly
Andra AkersPamela Devereaux
Silvana GallardoConchita Rivera
Joseph BolognaRico Castelli
Ernie SabellaSam Gropper
Cliff OsmondAngelo
Dwier BrownBibi Sutton
Stanley Brock2nd Publisher
Clarence FelderNick Panotis
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Hamilton CampNicky Richards
Hartley SilverHusband
Ralph M. CliftCustomer
John PetlockMan in Lounge
Raf Mauro1st Publisher
Lonnie BurrRoscoe, Nightclub Owner
James MartinezReporter
Whitney RydbeckMinister
Robert BroylesBar Patron
Brad LoganRico's Henchman
Dickson HughesLounge Pianist
Hugo StangerDoorman
Lew Horn2nd Patron
Richard KullerRadio Announcer
Carole MeyersWedding Guest
Artie ButlerNigthclub Piano Player
James GillianOrchestra Leader
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