Pippin (1982)

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This made-for-television movie is a filmed version of the Bob Fosse musical hit of the same name. William Katt stars in the title role of this fictionalized story of Pippin, the son of Charlemagne who sets out to find meaning in life and discovers his true self along the way. Ben Vereen appears in his Tony Award-winning role. ~ Bernadette McCallion, Rovi

Director(s):: David Sheehan

Format(s):: DVD
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Synopsis of Pippin

Theatrical Feature Running Time:: 112 mins

Complete Cast of Pippin

William Katt - Pippin
Martha Raye - Berthe
Benjamin Rayson - Charlemagne

Ben Vereen - The leading player
Chita Rivera - Fastrada
Carmine Rizzo - Theo

Director(s):: David Sheehan

Writer(s):: Roger O. Hirson

Producer(s):: David Sheehan

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	Linda D.

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

This is an old 1981 live tv perfomance. I like Ben Vereen - I love Bob Fosse's choreography - however this pop rock version of the story of the son of Charlemagne on his quest for the meaning of life just doesn't work for me. Martha Raye as his grandmother was just strange - Chita Rivera as his step-mother was fun - but again didn't quite fit here. This sort of burlesque vaudeville type musical just doesn't work with this particular story for me - I like musicals but this will never be a favorite. I only give it 3 stars as no matter what Bob Fosse's dance routines are too much fun to watch to totally dismiss.

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	Antoinette M.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful

This may be one of the worst musicals I have ever seen---cheesy, boring.

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	Juliana S.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful

"Pippin" is so 70s counterculture with its streetfair style and antiwar message. That said, I love the music, the dancing, and the start turns by Ben Vereen, Chita River, and Martha Raye. The main character, Pippin, looks a doofus in this day and age, but it's still a fun show, especially with all the sexy, hip-happy Fosse choreography.

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