4.3Gaily, Gaily · 1969
Gaily, Gaily (1969) is a Comedy film directed by Norman Jewison, starring Beau Bridges, Melina Mercouri, Brian Keith.
Comedy
4.3Overview
After runaway Ben Young is robbed and left on his own, he is taken in by Lil, the head of a Chicago brothel. Acting as a surrogate mother for Ben, who thinks she runs a boardinghouse, Lil gets him a job with Francis Sullivan at the local newspaper. As Ben is exposed to the workings of the big city, he realizes the extent of government corruption and sets out on the daunting task of reforming Chicago politics, finding several allies along the way.
Cast
Beau Bridges, Melina Mercouri, Brian Keith, George Kennedy, Hume Cronyn, Margot Kidder, Roy Poole, Wilfrid Hyde-White
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What is "Gaily, Gaily" about?
After runaway Ben Young is robbed and left on his own, he is taken in by Lil, the head of a Chicago brothel. Acting as a surrogate mother for Ben, who thinks she runs a boardinghouse, Lil gets him a job with Francis Sullivan at the local newspaper. As Ben is exposed to the workings of the big city, he realizes the extent of government corruption and sets out on the daunting task of reforming Chicago politics, finding several allies along the way.
When was "Gaily, Gaily" released?
Gaily, Gaily was released in 1969.
Who stars in "Gaily, Gaily"?
The cast includes Beau Bridges, Melina Mercouri, Brian Keith, George Kennedy.
