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"Victor/Victoria" is a 1982 musical comedy film directed by Blake Edwards. The story follows a struggling female singer named Victoria Grant in 1930s Paris, who pretends to be a male drag queen named Count Victor Grazinski to land a job in a nightclub. The film stars Julie Andrews, James Garner, Robert Preston, and Lesley Ann Warren.

Victoria is a poor singer who struggles to make ends meet in 1930s Paris. When she meets Carroll Todd, a gay nightclub performer, he suggests she pretends to be a male drag queen to get work. Victoria is initially hesitant but eventually agrees and transforms herself into Count Victor Grazinski. She becomes a hit at the nightclub, and her success attracts the attention of King Marchand, a wealthy businessman who falls in love with "Victor." Meanwhile, Todd has fallen in love with Victoria and becomes jealous of Marchand's affections towards her male persona.

The film explores themes of gender identity, sexuality, and relationships through its musical numbers and comedic situations. It received critical acclaim upon its release, with particular praise for Julie Andrews' performance as Victoria/Victor. The film was also nominated for seven Academy Awards, including Best Original Song Score and Best Original Screenplay, and won the Academy Award for Best Original Song Score.

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