the last minute, because he speaks of their joint loss in Vietnam, Dixie joins him on stage for one last song and dance, before appearing to accept their mutual love for one another. Cast Bette Midler as Dixie Leonard James Caan as Eddie Sparks George Segal as Art Silver Patrick O'Neal as Shephard Christopher Rydell as Danny Leonard Brandon Call as teenage Danny Leonard Jameson Rodgers as young Danny Leonard Arye Gross as Jeff Brooks, the young man who comes to escort Dixie Norman Fell as Sam Schiff Rosemary Murphy as Luanna Trott, a journalist Bud Yorkin as Phil Dori Brenner as Loretta, Dixie's friend on the road Jack Sheldon as Wally Fields Karen Martin as Victoria Lee, the dancer Shannon Wilcox as Margaret Sparks, Eddie's wife Michael Greene as Maj. Gen. Scott Melissa Manchester as Corrine Steven Kampmann as Stan Newman Reception The film received mixed reviews from critics, holding a 44% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 16 reviews, with an average rating of 5/10. John Simon of the National Review called For the Boys "mindless". Produced on a $40 million budget, For the Boys was a commercial disappointment upon its original release, returning just $23 million in box office receipts worldwide. Awards and nominations Soundtrack The soundtrack album is composed largely of popular standards from the era, although several were written after the time period in which the film takes place. Track Listing Information based on the album's Liner Notes "Billy-a-Dick" Performed by Bette Midlerwith Orchestra arranged & conducted by Marc ShaimanMusic composed by Hoagy CarmichaelLyrics written by Paul Francis WebsterBackground Vocals: Patty Darcy "Stuff Like That There" Performed by Bette Midler with Orchestra conducted by Billy MayWritten by Jay Livingston & Ray EvansArranged by Billy May & Arif Mardin "P.S. I Love You" Performed by Bette MidlerMusic composed by Gordon JenkinsLyrics written by Johnny MercerRhythm arranged by Dave GrusinStrings arranged by Arif Mardin "The Girl Friend of the Whirling Dervish" Orchestra arranged & conducted by Marc ShaimanMusic composed by Harry WarrenLyrics written by Al Dubin and Johnny MercerBackground Vocals arranged by Marc Shaiman, Morgan Ames & Lorraine Feather "I Remember You/Dixie's Dream" Performed by Bette Midler and James CaanArranged by Marc Shaiman"I Remember You" Music composed by Victor Schertzinger"I Remember You" Lyrics written by Johnny Mercer"Dixie's Dream" Written by Marc Shaiman "Baby, It's Cold Outside" Performed by Bette Midler and James CaanWritten by Frank LoesserRhythm arranged