Funny Girl

Funny Girl is a musical film that was directed by William Wyler.

The screenplay was adapted by Isobel Lennart's book that was also a stage musical.

The movie is based on the life & career of Broadway star, film star and comedienne Fanny Brice and her stormy relationship with gambler & entrepreneur Nicky Arnstein.

The film was released on September 19, 1968 by Columbia Pictures and was produced by Fanny's brother-in-law Ray Stark.

Barbra Streisand portrayed the role of Fanny Brice in the Broadway play version and in the film.