Hailsham Film Club
Get ready to experience the decadent world of 1930s Berlin with Cabaret, a musical drama that has won numerous awards. With its unique blend of music, romance, and drama, this film is sure to leave a lasting impression.
Dir: Bob Fosse
Cast: Liza Minnelli, Michael York, Helmut Griem, Joel Grey, Fritz Wepper, Marisa Berenson, Elisabeth Neumann-Viertel, Helen Vita
124 mins · 1972 · Germany, United States of America · Cert 15 · German, French, Hebrew, English
IMDb 7.8/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 92% · Metacritic 80/100 · TMDB 7.4/10 · Trakt 76%
Awards: Won 8 Oscars. 35 wins & 17 nominations total
The film Cabaret has received widespread critical acclaim, with scores of 7.8/10 on IMDb, 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 80/100 on Metacritic, 7.4/10 on TMDB, and 76% on Trakt.
What is the film about? The film is set in 1931 Berlin and follows the story of Sally Bowles, a starry-eyed singer, and her experiences at the Kit Kat Club, a decadent nightclub that serves as a haven for those seeking to escape the rising Nazi party.
Who made it and who's in it? The film was directed by Bob Fosse and stars Liza Minnelli, Michael York, Helmut Griem, and Joel Grey, among others.
How can I watch it? You can catch Cabaret at the Hailsham Pavilion in Hailsham on Tuesday, 1 December 2026. Tickets or details are available with the button beside this article.
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What viewers say
AndrewBloom · 9/10
From the opening number, that nearly stops the show before it starts, <i>Cabaret</i> lets you know what it's all about. The devilish Master of Ceremonies prances and preens and welcomes the audience to the performance with a sinister, almost knowing grin among the ribald revelry over which he provides. Here is your escape; here is your distraction, but what you are running from is never truly gone. The show, literally and figuratively, features…
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nmahoney416 · 7/10
I enjoyed all the musical scenes a lot. Outside of those it was fine.
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laxasaurusrex · 8/10
For anyone thinking about watching this, I was most likely in your shoes. Assuming this was just a musical (it kind of is - and although I knew the setting and some other little bits) however it is so much better and more than just that. The plot and darkness to it was rather moving at times; knowing that this wonderful city of Berlin would be brought so low. Hearing characters try to live in this darkening cityscape made me stop and really…
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samtasia · 10/10
why watch any other musical when you could be at once both totally charmed and unsettled by cabaret? Liza Minnelli is a star.
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jacogiu · 9/10
This is one of the coolest films I’ve seen, vintage, atmospheric, and deeply human. The way it captures the Weimar Republic is both historically grounded and emotionally vivid, with surreal flares that never feel out of place. The characters, especially the two leads, are brilliantly written and unforgettable, feeling raw and real in a way that sticks. It’s politically charged without ever feeling preachy, and the direction balances charm and…
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sammy1405 · 7/10
The musical numbers are amazing! Liza shines with all her brightness as Sally. The scenario and background of Berlin in 1931 makes it not so appealing for the rest of the story, but the main characters, trying to find themselves between love and sexuality, are very relatable. Not to mention Michael York was dreamy back then!
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Michal · 10/10
They don’t do films like this anymore, which is a shame.
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ziggymacarthur · 7/10
Liza Minnelli's performance is outstanding. If they ever remade this, I don't know who is going to fill in her shoes. She basically holds this film together. While Michael York is handsome, he's not nearly as charming in his role. The MC was also fantastic. This film had a good amount of fairly experimental camera work for its time. I'd say the real impact of this film is how close to home it all feels now. Feels almost like a documentary in…
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