Chicago

In 1920s Chicago, Velma Kelly and Roxie Hart are arrested for murder. They hire slick lawyer Billy Flynn, who turns their cases into a media circus, as they compete for fame and freedom.

• First musical to win Best Picture Oscar since 'Oliver!' in 1968.
• Renee Zellweger had no previous singing or dancing experience.
• John C. Reilly's first musical role in a movie.
• Initial release was planned for 1999 with Madonna in lead role.
• Richard Gere learned to tap dance in three months for the film.

• "I'm a star... and the audience loves me... and I love them."
• "But I'm innocent. I didn't kill him."
• "After all, I'm not the one who's on trial here."
• "When you're good to Mama, Mama's good to you."
• "I can't do it alone."