Bob Fosse's 1979 movie follows Joe Gideon (Roy Scheider), a choreographer and director based on Fosse, who is trying to edit a movie as he directs his newest Broadway musical. Because of the stress, he suffers health problems and those around him must decide what to do about his creative output.
Scheider, who is today best remembered for his roles such as Police Chief Brody in the movie "Jaws," was an unexpected musical leading man, but called his lead role in the film "an illustrious example of casting against type."
