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It's Always Fair Weather

It's Always Fair Weather

MGM's Gigantic and Joyous Musical

19557.01h 42m

Overview

Three World War II buddies promise to meet at a specified place and time 10 years after the war. They keep their word only to discover how far apart they've grown. But the reunion sparks memories of youthful dreams that haven't been fulfilled -- and slowly, the three men reevaluate their lives and try to find a way to renew their friendship.

Directed by Stanley Donen
Written by Betty Comden, Adolph Green, Roger Edens
Produced by Arthur Freed
Box OfficeBudget: $2.8MRevenue: $2.4M

Top Cast

Gene Kelly

Gene Kelly

Ted Riley

Dan Dailey

Dan Dailey

Doug Hallerton

Michael Kidd

Michael Kidd

Angie Valentine

Cyd Charisse

Cyd Charisse

Jackie Leighton

Dolores Gray

Dolores Gray

Madeline Bradville

David Burns

David Burns

Tim

Jay C. Flippen

Jay C. Flippen

Charles Z. Culloran

Paul Maxey

Paul Maxey

Mr. Fielding (uncredited)

Almira Sessions

Almira Sessions

Longwood House Manager (uncredited)

Madge Blake

Madge Blake

Mrs. Stamper (uncredited)

Themes & Keywords

gangsterworld war iimusical

About It's Always Fair Weather

It's Always Fair Weather is a music, comedy, romance film released in 1955 exploring themes of gangster, world war ii, musical. Directed by Stanley Donen, it stars Gene Kelly, Dan Dailey, Michael Kidd. Three World War II buddies promise to meet at a specified place and time 10 years after the war. They keep their word only to discover how far apart they've grown. But the reunion sparks memories of youthful dreams that haven't been fulfilled -- and slowly, the three men reevaluate their lives and try to find a way to renew their friendship.

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