A romantic musical drama adapted from a BBC miniseries, director Herbert Ross’ PENNIES FROM HEAVEN (1981) contrasts the flash and sparkle of a classic Hollywood musical with the trials, tribulations and muted colors of the Great Depression – with AFI Life Achievement Award honoree Steven Martin delivering an uncharacteristically dramatic performance Not previously trained as a dancer, Martin undertook eight months of intensive dance training, becoming so proficient that the choreography was ultimately “upgraded” to better suit his newfound skill.
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