Bette Midler: Art or Bust
“The Divine Miss M gets all arty for this one!”
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Thomas Schlamme
- Screenplay & Story
- Bruce Vilanch, Jerry Blatt, Bette Midler
- Original Title
- Bette Midler: Art or Bust
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- HBO
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thomas Schlamme
Bruce Vilanch, Jerry Blatt, Bette Midler
Department Leadership Roster
Bruce Vilanch
Writer
Thomas Schlamme
Director
Jerry Blatt
Writer
Bette Midler
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Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Bette Midler: Art or Bust about?
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.
Who directed Bette Midler: Art or Bust?
Bette Midler: Art or Bust was directed by Thomas Schlamme.
Who stars in Bette Midler: Art or Bust?
The principal cast of Bette Midler: Art or Bust includes Bette Midler, Jenifer Lewis, Siobbhan O'Carroll, Helena Springs, Bobby Martin.
When was Bette Midler: Art or Bust released and how long is it?
Bette Midler: Art or Bust was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bette Midler: Art or Bust?
Bette Midler: Art or Bust holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).