Victor Victoria (Original title)
Dates: 1982 (Copyright), 18 April 1982 (Release)Countries: United Kingdom, USADirector: Blake Edwards
Synopsis: Period comedy set in Paris in 1934, about a struggling female singer who poses as a male drag artist in order to advance her career.
Genres: Comedy, Musical
Subject: Drag
Title: Score: reviews of current releases on CDAuthor: WONG, Cary Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: Music from the Movies n34 Jul/Aug 2002 Page: 62
Title: Film music reviewAuthor: CARLSSON, Mikael Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v12 n11 November 2002 Page: 66
Title: Home movies: reviewsAuthor: NEVILLE, Lucy Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Review March 1999 Pages: 80-85
Title: Victor/VictoriaAuthor: MAXFORD, Howard Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
In: Radio Times v294 n3835 02 Aug 1997 Page: 36
Title: How do you solve a problem like Julie?Author: NORMAN, Barry Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article looking at Julie Andrews and particulary her role in the film VICTOR/VICTORIA.
In: The Listener v121 n3099 2 Feb 1989 Page: 33
Title: [The Listener - v121 n3099 2 Feb 1989: no known title]Language: English
In: Radio Times v247 n3227 21 Sep 1985 Page: 29
Title: [Radio Times - v247 n3227 21 Sep 1985: no known title]Language: English
In: Jump Cut n28 April 1983 Pages: 11-12
Title: [Jump Cut - n28 April 1983: no known title]Language: English
In: Wide Angle v5 n4 1983 Pages: 4-13
Title: [Wide Angle - v5 n4 1983: no known title]Language: English
Description: Examination of sexual difference.
In: Screen International n339 17 Apr 1982 Page: 20
Title: [Screen International - n339 17 Apr 1982: no known title]Language: English
In: Motion Picture Product Digest v9 n21 31 Mar 1982 Pages: 81-82
Title: [Motion Picture Product Digest - v9 n21 31 Mar 1982: no known title]Language: English
In: Sight and Sound v51 n3 Summer 1982 Page: Summer 209
Title: [Sight and Sound - v51 n3 Summer 1982: no known title]Author: ADAIR, Gilbert Language: English
In: Film Comment v18 n2 Mar/Apr 1982 Pages: 43-47
Title: [Film Comment - v18 n2 Mar/Apr 1982: no known title]Language: English
Description: Considered with ONE FROM THE HEART and PENNIES FORM HEAVEN.
In: The Hollywood Reporter v270 n50 15 Mar 1982 Page: 32
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v270 n50 15 Mar 1982: no known title]Language: English
In: Films v2 n7 June 1982 Pages: 39-40
Title: [Films - v2 n7 June 1982: no known title]Language: English
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v49 n579 April 1982 Page: 71
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v49 n579 April 1982: no known title]Language: English
In: Positif n261 November 1982 Pages: 51-54
Title: [Positif - n261 November 1982: no known title]Language: French
In: Film Comment v18 n3 May/Jun 1982 Pages: 18-19
Title: [Film Comment - v18 n3 May/Jun 1982: no known title]Language: English
In: Films v2 n5 April 1982 Pages: 29-31
Title: [Films - v2 n5 April 1982: no known title]Language: English
In: Time Out n606 2 Apr 1982 Page: 21
Title: [Time Out - n606 2 Apr 1982: no known title]Language: English
Description: Comments form director.
In: Cahiers du Cinéma n341 November 1982 Pages: 44-45
Title: [Cahiers du Cinéma - n341 November 1982: no known title]Language: French
In: Films and Filming n330 March 1982 Pages: 27-28
Title: [Films and Filming - n330 March 1982: no known title]Language: English
In: Film Criticism v6 n3 Spring 1982 Pages: Spring 41-52
Title: [Film Criticism - v6 n3 Spring 1982: no known title]Language: English
In: Variety 17 Mar 1982 Page: 24
Title: [Variety - 17 Mar 1982: no known title]Language: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v266 n24 21 Apr 1981 Page: 2
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v266 n24 21 Apr 1981: no known title]Language: English
Description: Production report.
In: Motion Picture Product Digest v8 n24 20 May 1981 Page: 96
Title: [Motion Picture Product Digest - v8 n24 20 May 1981: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits.
In: Screen International n282 7 Mar 1981 Page: 22
Title: [Screen International - n282 7 Mar 1981: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits.
In: Pages: Summer 36-37
Title: [ - : no known title]
Description: Comparison with l1933 German film VIKTOR UND VIKTORIA.
Author: Lehman, Peter Pages: xvii, 419 p.
Title: Thinking about movies: watching, questioning, enjoying
Author: Lehman, Peter Pages: xviii, 397 p.
Title: Terms of endearment: Hollywood romantic comedy of the 1980s and 1990s
Author: EVANS, Peter William Pages: v-xi, 220p.
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(3)
Video materials(1)
Description: VHS cassetteColour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-604977
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Film materials(2)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 12013 FeetBFI identifier: C-184993
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1252351
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Dates: 1982 (Copyright), 18 April 1982 (Release)Countries: United Kingdom, USADirector: Blake Edwards
Synopsis: Period comedy set in Paris in 1934, about a struggling female singer who poses as a male drag artist in order to advance her career.
Genres: Comedy, Musical
Subject: Drag
Credits
(131)
Made by: Peerford Ltd., ©: Ltd. Ladbroke Entertainments, In association with: Artista Management, From: Blake Edwards Entertainment, Producer: Blake Edwards, Producer: Tony Adams, Associate Producer: Gerald T. Nutting, [Stage Manager]: Gerry Gavigan, Production Supervisor: Denis Johnson Jr, Production Accountant: Bernard Spence, [Assistant Accountant]: Yvonne Spence, [Accounts Assistant]: Craig Fenwick, [Runner]: Peter Corbett, [Production Runner]: Callum McDougall, Assistant to Mr Edwards: Francine Taylor, Production Assistant: Joyce Turner, Assistant to Mr Adams: Lesley Keane, [Assistant Director (3rd)]: Tim Reed, Assistant Director (1st): Richard Hoult, Assistant Director (2nd): Paul Tivers, [Assistant Director (Additional 2nd)]: Michael Hamlyn, Assistant Director (2nd): Peter Kohn, Continuity: Kay Fenton, Casting: Mary Selway, [Casting Assistant]: Lucy Boulting, Screenplay: Blake Edwards, Director of Photography: Dick Bush, [Additional Camera Operator]: James Bawden, John Harris, Camera Operator: Bob Kindred, Focus Puller: Ronald Anscombe, [Additional Focus Puller]: Roger McDonald, David Wynn-Jones, Clapper Loader: Algernon Sucharov, Camera Grip: George Beavis, VTR Operator: Mike Heaviside, Stills Photography: David Appleby, [Special Effects]: Graham Longhurst, [Special Effects]: Jimmy Harris, Bert Luxford, [Special Effects Supervisor]: Martin Gutteridge, [Special Effects]: Neil Corbould, [Sculptor/Modeller]: Tony Freeman, Editor (GB): Alan Killick, Editor: Ralph E. Winters, Assistant Editor: Ken Ross, Assistant Editor: Robert Pergament, Assistant Editor: Geoffrey Edwards, Assistant Editor: David Beesley, Production Designer: Rodger Maus, Art Director: Tim Hutchinson, Art Director: William Craig Smith, Assistant Art Director: Alan Tomkins, Assistant Art Director: Ted Ambrose, Set Decorator: Harry Cordwell, [Junior Draughtsman]: Andrew Ackland-Snow, [Draughtsman]: David Allday, Sketch Artist: Anthony Pratt, [Additional Scenic Artist]: Peter Wood, Scenic Artist: Frank Graves, Property Master: Barry Wilkinson, Property Buyer: David Lusby, [Storeman Prop]: Sidney Aldon, [Standby Dressing Propman]: Terence Perks, Dick Stanley, Standby Dressing: Nick Rivers, [Standby Dressing Propman]: Harold Bearpark, Standby Props: Bernard Hearn, [Carpenter]: Stephen Whitworth, [Stagehand]: Terry Meadows, [Painter]: Kevin McCarthy, [Plasterer]: David Baynham, Construction Manager: Albert Blackshaw, [Drapes]: Robin Ashby, [Rigger]: John Morris, Costumes: Patricia Norris, [Wardrobe Assistant]: Jimmy Smith, Renee Heimer, Wardrobe Mistress: Jackie Cummins, [Wardrobe Assistant]: Colin Wilson, Wardrobe Supervisor: Tiny Nicholls, [Wardrobe Assistant]: Rosemary Worth, Make-up Artist: Harry Frampton, Make-up Artist: Peter Frampton, Paul Engelen, [Additional Hairdresser]: Barbara Ritchie, Miss Andrew's Hair by: John Isaacs of Michaeljohn, Wigs by: Simon Wigs, Chief Hairdresser: Bobbie Smith, Hairdresser: Colin Jamison, Joyce James, Main Title Montage: Intralink Film Graphic Design, Music: Henry Mancini, Lyrics: Leslie Bricusse, Production Orchestrations: Howard Blake, Music Editor: Bob Hathaway, Choreography: Paddy Stone, Assistant Choreographer: Maggie Goodwin, Sound Mixer: Roy Charman, Sound Engineer: George Rice, [Playback Operator]: Trevor Rutherford, Boom Operator: John Salter, Dubbing Mixer: Nicolas Le Messurier, Chief Dubbing Mixer: Gordon K. McCallum, Dubbing Mixer: Graham V. Hartstone, Sound Editor: Rusty Coppleman, Sound Editor: Teddy Mason, Sound Effects Design: Mayflower Film Recording, Stunt Co-ordinator: Joe Dunne, Stunts: Nosher Powell, Stunts: Dorothy Ford, Stunts: George Cooper, Stunts: Peter Diamond, Stunts: Rocky Taylor, Stunts: Martin Grace, Stunts: Doug Robinson, Stunts: Peter Brace, Stunts: Eddie Stacey, Stunts: Greg Powell, Stunts: Dinny Powell, Stunts: Mark McBride, [Ms Andrews' Driver]: Joe Reece, [Mr Edwards' Driver]: Ron Jackson, [Unit Driver]: Bill Sully, [Unit Driver]: Danny Brand, [Unit Driver]: Terry Reece, Gwyn Carter, [Publicity Assistant]: Kirsten Wing, Director of Publicity: Lindsey Jones, Publicist: Geoff Freeman
Cast
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Julie Andrews (Victoria Grant/Count Victor Grazinski), James Garner (King Marchan), Robert Preston (Carroll 'Toddy' Todd), Lesley Ann Warren (Norma), Alex Karras (Squash), John Rhys-Davies (André Cassell), Graham Stark (waiter), Peter Arne (M Labisse), Sherloque Tanney (detective), Michael Robbins (3rd rate hotel manager), Norman Chancer (Sal Andratti), David Gant (restaurant manager), Maria Charles (Madame President), Malcolm Jamieson (Richard), John Cassady (Juke), Mike Tezcan (Clam), Christopher Good (stage manager), Matyelock Gibbs (Cassell's receptionist), Jay Benedict (Guy Langois), Olivier Pierre (Langois' companion), Martin Rayner (concierge), George Silver (fat man eating an éclair), Joanna Dickens (large lady in restaurant), Terence Skelton (deviant husband), Ina Skriver (Simone Kallisto), Stuart Turton (boyfriend to actress), Geoffrey Beevers (police inspector), Sam Williams, Simon Chandler (chorus boy), Neil Cunningham (nightclub MC), Vivienne Chandler (chambermaid), Bill Monks (Leclou), Perry Davey (balancing man), Elizabeth Vaughan (opera singer), Paddy Ward (photographer), Tim Stern (3rd rate hotel clerk), Terry Gardener, Philip Herbert ([drag host])
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(28)
In: Film Score Monthly v7 n6 August 2002 Page: 43Title: Score: reviews of current releases on CDAuthor: WONG, Cary Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: Music from the Movies n34 Jul/Aug 2002 Page: 62
Title: Film music reviewAuthor: CARLSSON, Mikael Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v12 n11 November 2002 Page: 66
Title: Home movies: reviewsAuthor: NEVILLE, Lucy Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Review March 1999 Pages: 80-85
Title: Victor/VictoriaAuthor: MAXFORD, Howard Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
In: Radio Times v294 n3835 02 Aug 1997 Page: 36
Title: How do you solve a problem like Julie?Author: NORMAN, Barry Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article looking at Julie Andrews and particulary her role in the film VICTOR/VICTORIA.
In: The Listener v121 n3099 2 Feb 1989 Page: 33
Title: [The Listener - v121 n3099 2 Feb 1989: no known title]Language: English
In: Radio Times v247 n3227 21 Sep 1985 Page: 29
Title: [Radio Times - v247 n3227 21 Sep 1985: no known title]Language: English
In: Jump Cut n28 April 1983 Pages: 11-12
Title: [Jump Cut - n28 April 1983: no known title]Language: English
In: Wide Angle v5 n4 1983 Pages: 4-13
Title: [Wide Angle - v5 n4 1983: no known title]Language: English
Description: Examination of sexual difference.
In: Screen International n339 17 Apr 1982 Page: 20
Title: [Screen International - n339 17 Apr 1982: no known title]Language: English
In: Motion Picture Product Digest v9 n21 31 Mar 1982 Pages: 81-82
Title: [Motion Picture Product Digest - v9 n21 31 Mar 1982: no known title]Language: English
In: Sight and Sound v51 n3 Summer 1982 Page: Summer 209
Title: [Sight and Sound - v51 n3 Summer 1982: no known title]Author: ADAIR, Gilbert Language: English
In: Film Comment v18 n2 Mar/Apr 1982 Pages: 43-47
Title: [Film Comment - v18 n2 Mar/Apr 1982: no known title]Language: English
Description: Considered with ONE FROM THE HEART and PENNIES FORM HEAVEN.
In: The Hollywood Reporter v270 n50 15 Mar 1982 Page: 32
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v270 n50 15 Mar 1982: no known title]Language: English
In: Films v2 n7 June 1982 Pages: 39-40
Title: [Films - v2 n7 June 1982: no known title]Language: English
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v49 n579 April 1982 Page: 71
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v49 n579 April 1982: no known title]Language: English
In: Positif n261 November 1982 Pages: 51-54
Title: [Positif - n261 November 1982: no known title]Language: French
In: Film Comment v18 n3 May/Jun 1982 Pages: 18-19
Title: [Film Comment - v18 n3 May/Jun 1982: no known title]Language: English
In: Films v2 n5 April 1982 Pages: 29-31
Title: [Films - v2 n5 April 1982: no known title]Language: English
In: Time Out n606 2 Apr 1982 Page: 21
Title: [Time Out - n606 2 Apr 1982: no known title]Language: English
Description: Comments form director.
In: Cahiers du Cinéma n341 November 1982 Pages: 44-45
Title: [Cahiers du Cinéma - n341 November 1982: no known title]Language: French
In: Films and Filming n330 March 1982 Pages: 27-28
Title: [Films and Filming - n330 March 1982: no known title]Language: English
In: Film Criticism v6 n3 Spring 1982 Pages: Spring 41-52
Title: [Film Criticism - v6 n3 Spring 1982: no known title]Language: English
In: Variety 17 Mar 1982 Page: 24
Title: [Variety - 17 Mar 1982: no known title]Language: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v266 n24 21 Apr 1981 Page: 2
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v266 n24 21 Apr 1981: no known title]Language: English
Description: Production report.
In: Motion Picture Product Digest v8 n24 20 May 1981 Page: 96
Title: [Motion Picture Product Digest - v8 n24 20 May 1981: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits.
In: Screen International n282 7 Mar 1981 Page: 22
Title: [Screen International - n282 7 Mar 1981: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits.
In: Pages: Summer 36-37
Title: [ - : no known title]
Description: Comparison with l1933 German film VIKTOR UND VIKTORIA.
Books held in BFI Reuben Library
(3)
Title: Thinking about movies: watching, questioning, enjoyingAuthor: Lehman, Peter Pages: xvii, 419 p.
Title: Thinking about movies: watching, questioning, enjoying
Author: Lehman, Peter Pages: xviii, 397 p.
Title: Terms of endearment: Hollywood romantic comedy of the 1980s and 1990s
Author: EVANS, Peter William Pages: v-xi, 220p.
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(3)
Video materials(1)
Description: VHS cassetteColour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-604977
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Film materials(2)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 12013 FeetBFI identifier: C-184993
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1252351
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status