Divine Madness
Watch TrailerDivine Madness is a 1980 concert film directed by Michael Ritchie, and featuring Bette Midler during her 1979 concert at Pasadena's Civic Auditorium. The 94-minute film features Midler's stand-up comedy routines as well as 16 songs, including "Big Noise From Winnetka," "Paradise," "Shiver Me Timbers," "Fire Down Below," "Stay With Me," "My Mother’s Eyes," "Chapel of Love/Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy," "Do You Want to Dance," "You Can’t Always Get What You Want/I Shall Be Released", "The E-Street Shuffle/Summer (The First Time)/"Leader of the Pack" and "The Rose".
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1980 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Documentary, Comedy, Music |
| Director | Michael Ritchie |
| Runtime | 95 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.2/10 (16 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs an intimate, sprawling spectacle from Midler's boundless stage persona, relying on her raw connection with the live audience. It explores the very essence of a performer who is equally a comedian, a storyteller, and a vocal powerhouse.
What lingers after the final bow is the infectious joy of a true entertainer commanding every inch of the stage and every heart in the room. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Michael Ritchie
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Watch with friends, ready to laugh at the comedy bits and sing along to the anthems. Pure mood-lifting energy.
🎭 Cast
Bette Midler
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Jocelyn Brown
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Ula Hedwig
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Diva Gray
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Irving Sudrow
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Tony Berg
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Jon Bonine
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Joey Carbone
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Randy Kerber
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