Chicago (2003)

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Written by Maurine Dallas Watkins, Bob Fosse

Directed by Rob Marshall

Running Time: 120 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 2003

Rating: 12 Certificate

Production Country: USA/Canada

Filmed in Colour

This Oscar-winning musical stars Renée Zellweger (pictured) as aspiring singer, Roxy Hart, who is sent to prison for shooting her lying lover. In prison she meets tabloid darling and headline singer, Velma Kelly, who has been jailed for a double murder. With the help of a slick Chicago lawyer, Roxy learns to play the media game and vies for the valuable press attention that will get her out of jail.

A huge hit upon its release in 2002, Chicago earnt a staggering 13 Oscar nominations, including a win in the prestigious Best Picture category and Best Supporting Actress for Catherine Zeta-Jones. But despite all its awards and huge box-office success, it wasn't universally popular with the critics, many considering it to be more akin to a stagy TV drama than an Oscar-worthy epic. Still, if you're a fan of the stage show, you're definitely enjoy this. If you're new to the story or are expecting another Moulin Rouge!, then it's probably one to avoid.

Cast

Image for Catherine Zeta-JonesCatherine Zeta-JonesVelma Kelly
Image for Renée ZellwegerRenée ZellwegerRoxie Hart
Image for Richard GereRichard GereBilly Flynn
Image for Queen LatifahQueen LatifahMatron Mama Morton
Image for John C. ReillyJohn C. ReillyAmos Hart
Image for Lucy LiuLucy LiuKitty Baxter
Image for Colm FeoreColm FeoreAsst. Dist. Atty. Martin Harrison
Image for Taye DiggsTaye DiggsThe Bandleader
Christine BaranskiMary Sunshine
Rob SmithPhotographer
Shawn Wayne DoyleReporter
Steve BehalPrison clerk
Robbie RoxPrison guard
Chita RiveraNickie
Image for Dominic WestDominic WestFred Casely
Jayne EastwoodMrs. Borusewicz
Bruce BeatonPolice photographer
Romano PradaSgt. Fogarty

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