Applause(1973)
In the spotlight, glory glitters, but the shadow of sacrifice remains.
Applause Synopsis
An aspiring actress, whose sugar-coated appearance belies her ruthless drive, worms herself into the life of an aging star and schemes to replace her on the stage as the star of a new play.
Applause (1973) is a drama, music and tv movie film directed by Bill Foster, released on March 15, 1973 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Lauren Bacall, Larry Hagman, Penny Fuller and Sarah Marshall. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Bill Foster
- Writers:
- Adolph Green, Betty Comden, Mary Orr
- Producers:
- Lawrence Kasha, Joseph Kipness, Richard M. Rosenbloom
- Composer:
- Charles Strouse
- Production:
- Universal Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Applause Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lauren Bacall
as Margo Channing
Larry Hagman
as Bill Sampson
Penny Fuller
as Eve Harrington
Sarah Marshall
as Karen Richards
Robert Mandan
as Howard Benedict
Harvey Evans
as Duane
- Rod McLennan
Rod McLennan
as Buzz Richards
- Debbie Bowen
Debbie Bowen
as Debbie
Bob Sherman
as Bert
David Knight
as Peter
- James Berwick
James Berwick
as Stan
- Ken Barrie
Ken Barrie
as Bill Sampson (Singing voice)
Key crew
Directed by Bill Foster, written by Adolph Green, Betty Comden and Mary Orr, produced by Lawrence Kasha, Joseph Kipness and Richard M. Rosenbloom.
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Applause Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 6 ratings.
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Applause – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Applause online?
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Who stars in Applause?
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The main cast of Applause (1973) includes Lauren Bacall, Larry Hagman, Penny Fuller, Sarah Marshall and Robert Mandan. The film was directed by Bill Foster. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Applause released?
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Applause was released on March 15, 1973 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is Applause worth watching?
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Applause (1973) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, music and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.