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Bootmen

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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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Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times The movie has been adapted by director Dein Perry from his own performance piece, which he might have been better advised to make into a concert film. Rated: 1.5/4 Jan 1, 2000 Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews ...an affable yet often egregiously familiar drama... Rated: 2.5/4 Nov 5, 2022 Full Review Michael Dequina TheMovieReport.com All shiny surfaces with nothing underneath. Rated: 1.5/4 Jan 14, 2010 Full Review Jim Lane Sacramento News & Review Rated: 2/5 Aug 7, 2008 Full Review David Noh Film Journal International Exorbitantly MTV-ish with its slick pacing, utter lack of depth and frequent, mindless outbursts of euphoria for mere euphoria's sake. Jan 3, 2007 Full Review Film Threat Rated: 2/5 Dec 6, 2005 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member 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 Full Review Audience Member If you love, love, love great dancing movies, this is it! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/21/23 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Audience Member 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 Full Review Audience Member it's stupid but i liked it Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/07/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Dein Perry

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Adam Garcia

Sean Okden

Sophie Lee

Linda

Sam Worthington

Mitch Okden

William Zappa

Walter

Richard Carter

Gary Okden

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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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