1988: The Remake (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1977, 1988: The Remake is a notable film directed by Rick Schmidt, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. 1988: The Remake stars Ed Nylund, Dick Richardson and Carolyn Zaremba.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, 1988: The Remake has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Fandor Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 1988: The Remake page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 1988: The Remake (1977)?
- In US, 1988: The Remake is available to stream on Fandor Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is 1988: The Remake worth watching?
- 1988: The Remake holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 1988: The Remake?
- 1988: The Remake stars Ed Nylund, Dick Richardson and Carolyn Zaremba.
- When was 1988: The Remake released?
- 1988: The Remake was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.