1988: The Remake
1977, English. Directed by Rick Schmidt.
When a San Francisco librarian decided to produce a filmed remake of the Jerome Kern, Oscar Hammerstein musical Show Boat, a large number of actors and aspiring performers auditioned. The auditions, which included performances by nudists, tap-dancing nuns, and turtles were later televised, and this film includes that footage as well as interviews with the performers.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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1988: The Remake is streaming on Fandor in India.
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- Released
- 1 January 1977
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Rick Schmidt, Nicholas Kazan, Henry Bean
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How long is 1988: The Remake?
1988: The Remake runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Does 1988: The Remake have a post-credits scene?
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1988: The Remake parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
1988: The Remake is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is 1988: The Remake on?
1988: The Remake is streaming on Fandor in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like 1988: The Remake?
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Who directed 1988: The Remake?
1988: The Remake (1977) was directed by Rick Schmidt and stars Ed Nylund, Dick Richardson, Carolyn Zaremba.