Bette Midler: Art or Bust(1984)
The Divine Miss M gets all arty for this one!
Bette Midler: Art or Bust Synopsis
The Divine Miss M is featured in a concert filmed at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, at the culmination of her most recent cross-country tour which was known as "De Tour". This live recording was a combination of footage from both September 10 and 11, 1983. Set against a Renaissance art background and outfitted in a rainbow array of costumes, Midler sings and performs her uninhibited stage antics.
Bette Midler: Art or Bust (1984) is a comedy, documentary and music film directed by Thomas Schlamme, released on August 18, 1984 with a runtime of 1h 22m. It stars Bette Midler, Jenifer Lewis, Siobbhan O'Carroll and Helena Springs. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Thomas Schlamme
- Writers:
- Bruce Vilanch, Bette Midler, Jerry Blatt
- Production:
- HBO
- Status:
- Released
Bette Midler: Art or Bust Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bette Midler
as Self
Jenifer Lewis
as Self - Harlette
- Siobbhan O'Carroll
Siobbhan O'Carroll
as Self - Harlette
- Helena Springs
Helena Springs
as Self - Harlette
Bobby Martin
as Self - Conductor
Key crew
Directed by Thomas Schlamme, written by Bruce Vilanch, Bette Midler and Jerry Blatt.
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Bette Midler: Art or Bust Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 3 ratings.
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Bette Midler: Art or Bust – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Bette Midler: Art or Bust?
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The main cast of Bette Midler: Art or Bust (1984) includes Bette Midler, Jenifer Lewis, Siobbhan O'Carroll, Helena Springs and Bobby Martin. The film was directed by Thomas Schlamme. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Bette Midler: Art or Bust released?
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Bette Midler: Art or Bust was released on August 18, 1984 and runs for 1h 22m.
Is Bette Midler: Art or Bust worth watching?
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Bette Midler: Art or Bust (1984) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, documentary and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.