Astaire's last major musical film was Finian's Rainbow (1968), directed by Francis Ford Coppola. Astaire shed his white tie and tails to play an Irish rogue who believes that if he buries a crock of gold in the shadows of Fort Knox the gold will multiply. Astaire's dance partner was Petula Clark, who played his character's skeptical daughter. He described himself as nervous about singing with her, while she said she was worried about dancing with him.Finian's Rainbow Original Soundtrack CD liner notes The film was a modest success both at the box office and among critics.
astaire's last major musical film was finian's rainbow (1968) directed by francis ford coppola astaire shed his white tie and tails to play an irish rogue who believes that if he buries a crock of gold in the shadows of fort knox the gold will multiply astaire's dance partner was petula clark who played his character's skeptical daughter he described himself as nervous about singing with her while she said she was worried about dancing with himfinian's rainbow original soundtrack cd liner notes the film was a modest success both at the box office and among critics