Fosse made a movie about the inevitable. At least he got to do it his way, rhinestones and dance routines etc. A heartbreaking self-reflection on a life full of wine, women and song. Also plenty of cigs. Bye bye life, see you with the angels.
Joe Gideon is at the top of the heap, one of the most successful directors and choreographers in musical theater. But he can feel his world slowly collapsing around him – his obsession with work has almost destroyed his personal life, and only his bottles of pills keep him going.