Applause
“In the spotlight, glory glitters, but the shadow of sacrifice remains.”
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bill Foster
- Screenplay & Story
- Adolph Green, Mary Orr, Betty Comden, Lee Adams
- Original Score
- Charles Strouse
- Original Title
- Applause
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bill Foster
Adolph Green, Mary Orr, Betty Comden, Lee Adams
Charles Strouse
Lawrence Kasha, Joseph Kipness, Richard M. Rosenbloom, Alexander H. Cohen
Department Leadership Roster
Lawrence Kasha
Producer
Joseph Kipness
Producer
Bill Foster
Director
Betty Comden
Writer
Adolph Green
Writer
Charles Strouse
Original Music Composer
Lee Adams
Writer
Richard M. Rosenbloom
Producer
Charles Lisanby
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Applause
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Applause about?
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.
Who directed Applause?
Applause was directed by Bill Foster.
Who stars in Applause?
The principal cast of Applause includes Lauren Bacall, Larry Hagman, Penny Fuller, Sarah Marshall, Robert Mandan.
When was Applause released and how long is it?
Applause was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Applause?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Applause was composed by Charles Strouse.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Applause?
Applause holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).