Rumour has it John Travolta kicked himself for turning down the chance to star in Chicago. Which may explain why he’s so willing to risk ridicule in this big-screen adap of the eponymous Broadway musical (itself spun from John Waters’ 1988 movie).

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UK Theatrical Release Date: Jul 20th 2007
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- Adam Shankman
Screenplay
- Leslie Dixon

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