Good Times

film by Friedkin [1967]

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Good Times is a 1967 musical film directed by William Friedkin, marking his directorial debut in feature films. The movie stars the popular duo Sonny and Cher.1

The film follows the story of a young couple who are struggling financially and embark on a series of misadventures in an attempt to make money. It features musical performances by Sonny and Cher, showcasing their hit songs. While Good Times was Friedkin's first film, he is more widely recognized for his later, critically acclaimed works such as The French Connection (1971) and The Exorcist (1973).21

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William Friedkin
…directing with the Sonny-and-Cher musical Good Times, then took on the more-elevated The Birthday Party (1968), a respectable if static adaptation of Harold Pinter’s enigmatic play. Equally ambitious was The Night They Raided Minsky’s (1968), a lively comedy about an innocent Amish girl who becomes a burlesque dancer in 1920s…
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…directing with the Sonny-and-Cher musical Good Times, then took on the more-elevated The Birthday Party (1968), a respectable if static adaptation of Harold Pinter’s enigmatic play. Equally ambitious was The Night They Raided Minsky’s (1968), a lively comedy about an innocent Amish girl who becomes a burlesque dancer in 1920s…
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Sonny Bono
Sonny and Cher
…movies—they starred in the comedy Good Times (1967), which was directed by William Friedkin—was a disappointment. Sonny and Cher began performing in nightclubs, and part of their act included witty banter.
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…movies—they starred in the comedy Good Times (1967), which was directed by William Friedkin—was a disappointment. Sonny and Cher began performing in nightclubs, and part of their act included witty banter.
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