20 great movie-musicals that everyone should see

1. 42th ylitse

42nd Street

• United States, 1933.
• Musical, comedy, romance.
• Duration: 89 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,6.

In two of the producers put a musical Pretty Lady the Great Depression. Each participant setting to solve their problems. The director must somehow cope with a "star", imposed by the sponsors, and had just arrived in New York girl Peggy - to understand the world of show business and competition.

While working on the film soundtrack for the first time recorded in advance and musical numbers already filmed a finished song. "42nd Street" received two nominations for "Oscar", Including the" Best Picture category. " The movie became a hit, and after years on Broadway stage a musical based on the story of the film.

2. The Wizard of Oz

The Wizard Of Oz

• United States, 1939.
• Musical, fantasy, adventure.
• Duration: 102 minutes.
• IMDb: 8,0.

The musical version of the all the familiar tale of a young Dorothy and Toto dog, which claimed the hurricane in the magical country of Oz. The girl will have to help their companions the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman and the Cowardly Lion to meet with a magician and defeat the evil sorceress.

To brighten convey the contrast between a normal life and a magic country, the entry made black and whiteAnd the bulk of - color and bright that it was very rare for films of the thirties. Experimental survey and extensive scenery painting made one of their most expensive for its time. But the investment will pay off, "Wizard of Oz" has received recognition from the public, and then the six nominations for "Oscar".

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3. An American in Paris

An American in Paris

• United States, 1951.
• Musical, drama, romance.
• Duration: 114 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,2.

Former US soldier Jerry remains after the war in Paris and wants to become an artist. Soon he has a rich patron, but the hero falls in love with a poor Frenchwoman. And then discovers that she is engaged to his friend.

This musical is sometimes criticized for being too sentimental. But the music of George Gershwin and stunning choreography (final dance lasts more than 16 minutes) did setting one of the most popular in the genre at all times.

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4. Singing in the rain

Singin 'In The Rain

• United States, 1952.
• Musical, comedy, romance.
• Duration: 103 minutes.
• IMDb: 8,3.

Don Lockwood - musician and star of silent films. But the cinema comes the revolution, and now the actors have to learn to work with microphones and sound. Adapt to the new times Don helps his new friend - a dancer Kathy Seldon.

The idea for this film was born directly from the songs. Studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer asked the writers to combine good composition, which are not used in the previous films. And they understood that the best songs written at the dawn of sound film. As a result, in the form of comedy told a completely realistic story stars of the past, which almost lost their jobs due to new technologies.

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5. Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

• United States, 1953.
• Musical, comedy, romance.
• Duration: 91 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,2.

Girlfriends singer Lorelei and Dorothy are sent on a tour to Paris, and in parallel trying to find a worthy suitors. In this case, Lorelei already betrothed to a young millionaire Gus Esmond. However, his father did not trust the girl and sent her a private detective. And he falls in love with Dorothy.

Now this may seem strange, but in the production of the main star of the film was considered a Jane Russell. She received the fee is almost 20 times higher, and rising celebrity Marilyn Monroe was not even given his own dressing room. However, it was she who sang the biggest hit this Diamonds are a girl's best friend.

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6. West Side story

West Side Story

• United States, 1961.
• Musical, drama, crime.
• Duration: 153 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,6.

On the streets of Manhattan there is a ruthless war between the two gangs: Jeta and Sharks can not divide the territory of influence. But one day, Tony - a member of the Jet gang - and sister of the Sharks leader Maria fall in love.

Of course, the authors only in a new way they told the story of the eternal "Romeo and Juliet». But it turned out they had so successfully that the film received 10 "Oscars", three "Golden Globe" and even "Grammy" for best soundtrack.

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7. My Fair Lady

My Fair Lady

• United States, 1964.
• Musical, comedy, drama.
• Duration: 170 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,9.

The well-known linguist, but very arrogant man, Henry Higgins makes an agreement with a friend. He claims that he can teach illiterate flower girl Eliza correct speech and manners. So much so that no one will suspect a trick in high society. But the experiment turns into a real love story.

The film based on the musical theater, too, is drawn to the classics. This time, the authors consciously rehearsed "Pygmalion" by Bernard Shaw. Again, success: the picture has collected the "Oscar" in nearly all major categories. Interestingly, Audrey Hepburn she had planned to do all the vocals and even recorded them. But then the authors nevertheless invited professional singer Marni Nixon had overdubbed and almost all of the music scene.

8. The umbrellas of Cherbourg

Les Parapluies de Cherbourg

• France, Germany, 1964.
• Musical, Romance, Drama.
• Duration: 91 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,9.

Poor mechanic Guy and young saleswoman umbrellas Genevieve love each other. Soon the young man drafted into the army, and he went to Algeria. Lovers promise to wait for each other, but a letter from Guy come less and less, and Genevieve learns that she is pregnant.

In this film with great music of Michel Legrand's no spoken dialogue - the characters just sing. A song Je ne pourrai jamais vivre sans toi (the English version I will wait for you) become a legend, and it played dozens of popular artists.

9. Mary Poppins

mary Poppins

• US, UK, 1964.
• Musical, fantasy, family.
• Duration: 139 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,8.

Freestyle adaptation of the famous children's books Pamela Travers talks about the Banks family that is looking for a new nanny for energetic kids. Suddenly, literally from the sky for them flies in the ideal candidate - Mary Poppins. It not only suggests the order in the house, but also makes life in a real fairy tale.

For the role of Julie Andrews, Mary Poppins was the debut in a big movie. It is interesting that on the Broadway stage, she became famous for the musical "My Fair Lady". However, in the film adaptation of 1964 gave her the role of Audrey Hepburn. But we can say that justice has been done: Andrews perfectly got used to the image of Mary and the "Oscar" and "Golden Globes" surpassed rival.

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10. Sounds of music

The Sound of Music

• United States, 1965.
• A musical biography, drama.
• Duration: 172 minutes.
• IMDb: 8,0.

In Salzburg, Austria, on the eve of World War II, a young girl Maria is preparing to become a nun. But it is too energetic and tied in the ordinary world. And then prioress sends Maria to work as a governess to the family of a widowed officer. She helps him to cope with seven children and gradually falls in love with his father's family. But the problem comes when Austria joined the Nazis.

And another musical in which Julie Andrews played after the resounding success of "Mary Poppins." There is already a more serious story, but the film was no less popular than the previous work of the actress.

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11. funny girl

Funny Girl

• United States, 1968.
• A musical biography, a comedy.
• Duration: 151 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,6.

Simpleton from a suburb of Fanny Brice has decided to become a star and began performing in vaudeville. As it turned out, she perfectly turns to entertain the audience, and that was the start of her future career. But Fanny repeatedly faced with charming Nicky Arnstein, and leave them more difficult.

By the time filming Barbra Streisand was already a famous singer, but film debut discovered new facets of her talent. And in 1975, the screens came the continuation of the painting "Funny Lady." The audience took the film is quite good, but still with the popular original, he does not compare.

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12. Fiddler on the Roof

Fiddler on the Roof

• USA, 1971.
• A musical drama.
• Duration: 181 minutes.
• IMDb: 8,0.

1905. In the Ukrainian village Anatevke territory is divided into two parts: the Russian and Jewish. The son of a poor Jewish Tevye's five daughters, whom he wants to marry. But each of them has its own difficulties and problems. And soon all Jews to report that they have to leave.

This film is also the adaptation of the famous Broadway musical. That, in turn, is based on the works of Sholem Aleichem, and the name comes from a famous painting by Marc Chagall.

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13. Cabaret

Cabaret

• United States, 1972.
• A musical drama.
• Duration: 124 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,8.

The Berlin cabarets of the early thirties serves American singer Sally Bowles. But for the eternal celebration and fun lurking anxiety: in the hall, each time more and more people in a Nazi uniform. And then Sally meets Englishman Brian.

The director and choreographer Bob Fosse managed to combine the amazing musical style with a serious anti-fascist drama, showing the degradation of society pre-war Germany. For this film has received many awards. But the "Oscar" in the category "Best Film" in the year still left "godfather."

14. Rocky Horror Picture Show

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

• US, UK, 1975.
• Musical comedy.
• Duration: 100 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,4.

Normal and even a little boring couple - Brad and Janet - travel by car. Breakdown causes them to stay in an old castle in the eccentric Dr. Frank-n-Furtera. And there they are faced with a very strange young man named Rocky, who likes to break all the rules of decency.

"Rocky Horror Picture Show" - a parody of the standard scenes of horror and fiction, But still wrapped in a shell of very provocative musical. That is why the first film failed at the box office, but later gained a cult status.

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15. Grease

Grease

• USA, 1978.
• Musical.
• Duration: 110 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,2.

Danny and Sandy fall in love during the summer holidays. Parted at the end of the summer, they think that they no longer see each other. But it turns out that now the lovers are studying in the same school. However, Danny - the leader of the school band, and communicates with Sandy arrogant "Lady in Pink".

Legendary "Grease" on Broadway, has launched the careers of many famous artists. Of course, he was obliged to eventually get to the big screen. Initially the producers wanted to invite starring Elvis Presley and Ann-Margret, but they refused, and the production dragged on for years. As a result, play in the film took John Travolta and Australian singer Olivia Newton-John. And especially for the latter have changed the background to the heroine, and even finished writing new songs.

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16. Moulin rouge!

Moulin Rouge!

• USA, Australia, 2001.
• Musical, drama, romance.
• Duration: 127 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,6.

In the famous Parisian "Moulin Rouge" night club unfolds real drama. For the love of a cabaret star and courtesan Satine two men fighting. She herself reciprocate the poor poet, but is forced to seduce a wealthy Duke of funding for a new theatrical production.

"Moulin Rouge!" Proved that in the XXI century still popular musicals. The film became a hit and rolled received eight nominations for "Oscar". Moreover, the authors did risky and decided to engage in the famous picture of the composition of the past. Only to have to get the rights to all the songs, it took more than two years.

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17. Chikago

Chicago

• United States, 2002.
• Musical, Crime, Drama.
• Duration: 113 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,2.

Roxie Hart dreams of becoming a star of stage and to be on a par with the famous Velma Kelly. And they are really close - in a prison cell. Roxie shot her lover, who had promised to help her with her career and Velma killed her husband and sister in a fit of jealousy. And now both of them remains rely only on the famous lawyer Billy Flynn.

First transfer the musical to the screens tried back in the seventies. Then we discussed in the film Goldie Hawn, Liza Minnelli and Frank Sinatra. Then for it they were taken in the nineties, but it again came to filming. It was only at the beginning of the two thousandth saw the light version directed by Rob Marshall. The painting has paid off several times, and was named the best film of the year at many prestigious film awards.

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18. Les Miserables

les Misérables

• United Kingdom, 2012.
• A musical drama.
• Duration: 158 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,6.

At the beginning of the XIX century, a former convict Jean Valjean for years a fugitive from justice. All this time, it is looking for the Paris police inspector Javert. After the death of the only woman close to him Fantine Valjean decides to make every effort to make happy her daughter Cosette.

Classical epic Victor Hugo repeatedly transferred on the screens, but this time it took as a basis the eponymous musical in 1980. And for the main role was invited Hugh Jackman, Who became famous thanks to the musical numbers in his youth.

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19. La La Land

La La Land

• United States, 2016.
• Musical melodrama.
• Duration: 126 minutes.
• IMDb: 8,0.

Aspiring actress Mia and jazz pianist Sebastian met by chance. And met again, fell in love and began to experience with all adversity. But when they begin to achieve success in their personal lives is crumbling.

«La La Land"Very elegantly combines the typical melodramatic story and the many references to classic musicals. A great directing and acting Damien Shazella game Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone made a movie in 2016 one of the main cinematographic events of the year.

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20. The greatest showman

The Greatest Showman

• United States, 2017.
• Musical, drama, biography.
• Duration: 105 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,6.

Phineas Taylor Barnum was a master of fiction always dreamed to become famous. But things went badly, and his job is not happy. Then Barnum collected the most unusual people and created an amazing show.

It is surprising that this brilliant musical events are largely based on the true biography of Barnum - showman and conman, actually founded his own circus.

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