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Bootmen

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Bootmen

R

Released Oct 5, 2000

1h 32m

Drama

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Cocky, rebellious and ambitious, Sean Okden, is determined to follow his passion to become a ground-breaking tap dancer, and not resign himself to a life toiling in the local steel mill like most of the men in his hometown. Despite Sean's astonishing talent, his no-holds-barred attitude has a cost. First, he incites the wrath of his widowed father -- who along with almost everyone in town, mocks his dreams. Then, he clashes over the affections of the beautiful Linda with his brother Mitchell.

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Globe and Mail

Rated: 2/4

Mar 19, 2002

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Russell Smith

Austin Chronicle

Rated: 3.5/5

Feb 7, 2001

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Susan Stark

Detroit News

Rated: 1/4

Feb 7, 2001

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

...an affable yet often egregiously familiar drama...

Rated: 2.5/4

Nov 5, 2022

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Michael Dequina

TheMovieReport.com

All shiny surfaces with nothing underneath.

Rated: 1.5/4

Jan 14, 2010

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Jim Lane

Sacramento News & Review

Rated: 2/5

Aug 7, 2008

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Fond memories of learning to tap. Bring it 2020 style... this flick just introduced an #Intro2tap101. Time to evolve...takes talentand skill to tap. Great job gouys. Hope to see moreâ(TM)¡ Cheers Hob&leesa

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/16/23

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Audience Member

If you love, love, love great dancing movies, this is it!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/21/23

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Audience Member

La historia no deja nada... pero todos los numeros de tap son increibles e imperdibles

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/02/23

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Frances H

Really enjoyable Australian tap dance movie with very different choreography. This really isn't anything like the old Fred and Ginger or Ruby Keeler movies from the 30s.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

07/04/13

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Despite not offering a plot that hasn't been seen or done before, 'Bootmen' still manages to come across as a fresh and thoroughly entertaining piece. Adam Garcia doesn't always prove to be a strong lead, but is such a likeable presence and is supported by a host of great performers that it's easy to forgive the film's few shortcomings.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/20/23

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Audience Member

it's stupid but i liked it

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/07/23

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Synopsis

Cocky, rebellious and ambitious, Sean Okden, is determined to follow his passion to become a ground-breaking tap dancer, and not resign himself to a life toiling in the local steel mill like most of the men in his hometown. Despite Sean's astonishing talent, his no-holds-barred attitude has a cost. First, he incites the wrath of his widowed father -- who along with almost everyone in town, mocks his dreams. Then, he clashes over the affections of the beautiful Linda with his brother Mitchell.

Director: Dein Perry
Producer: Hilary Linstead
Screenwriter: Steve Worland, Hilary Linstead, Dein Perry, Steve Worland
Distributor: 20th Century Fox, Fox
Production Co: Hilary Linstead-Dein Perry, Australian Film Finance Corporation
Rating: R (Some Violence|Scene of Sexuality|Language)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 5, 2000, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 1, 2011
Box Office (Gross USA): $21.2K
Runtime: 1h 32m
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby SR, Dolby Digital, DTS, SDDS

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