What is The Night They Raided Minsky's?
The Night They Raided Minsky's is a 1968 American musical comedy film written and produced by Norman Lear, with music and lyrics by Charles Strouse and Lee Adams, and directed by William Friedkin. The film follows Rachel as she arrives in New York from her Amish community with the intent of becoming a dancer, only to land at Billy Minsky's Burlesque where the comedian Raymond uses her Dances From The Bible to wrong-f
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1968
- Release date
- Dec 21, 1968
- Genres
- Comedy
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The Night They Raided Minsky's is a 1968 American musical comedy film written and produced by Norman Lear, with music and lyrics by Charles Strouse and Lee Adams, and directed by William Friedkin. The film follows Rachel as she arrives in New York from her Amish community with the intent of becoming a dancer, only to land at Billy Minsky's Burlesque where the comedian Raymond uses her Dances From The Bible to wrong-foot local do-gooders during a police raid.
The film explores the complications that arise when Rachel's father searches the town for her while both Raymond and his straight-man Chick fall for her. Released on December 22, 1968, in the United States, the film has a PG-13 rating and runs for 1 hour and 39 minutes. It combines comedic elements with musical numbers and theatrical performances set against the backdrop of New York burlesque culture.
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“An Amish girl seeking to become a dancer finds herself in a bustling New York burlesque house.”
- Written and produced by Norman Lear with music and lyrics by Charles Strouse and Lee Adams.
- Directed by William Friedkin.
- Features a comedic plot involving a burlesque house, local do-gooders, and a search by the protagonist's father.
- The plot involves complicated overlapping romantic pursuits and a police raid that may feel overly intricate.
Watch it if you enjoy 1968 American musical comedies directed by William Friedkin.
It is a 1968 American musical comedy film with a runtime of 1 hour and 39 minutes.
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The film features a creative team including Norman Lear, William Friedkin, and songwriters Charles Strouse and Lee Adams.
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The film has a total runtime of 1 hour and 39 minutes.
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