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1985

1h 50m

Musical

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Dreaming of making it big, a group of high-school students from Ohio treks to New York City to become dancers. They include Matt (John Scott Clough), Michael (Don Franklin) and June (Tamara Mark), and they arrive in the big city unaware of the upcoming challenges. First, they find out that their dance routines are terribly dated. Then, they meet numerous locals who don't like out-of-towners trying to impinge on their turf. The kids prepare for a dance competition that will settle it all.

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Paul Attanasio

Washington Post

... there's no indication that anyone directed the movie.

Jan 3, 2018

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Jack Garner

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

Actor-turned-director Sidney Poitier enters the break-dance sweepstakes with this shallow comic book of a musical.

Rated: 1.5/5

Feb 14, 2025

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

Spirituality & Practice

Bland and amateurish.

Rated: 2/5

Aug 21, 2004

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JOE J

1980s completely underrated movie, that got its thunder stolen by breakin' in 1984, should have had a bigger audience, especially being directed by the great Sidney Poitier with great music by the great Quincy Jones. It is also a great record of the great Tony winning actress Irene Worth, in a flashy an important supporting role. The soundtrack is full of great songs that should have been top 10 hits.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/16/24

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Steve D

Poitier seems incompetent here. Good thing he directed many better things.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

08/27/23

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Audience Member

I first saw this in 1996 when I was 12. It's great for young people and the music has been stuck in my head ever since.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/11/23

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Audience Member

buenisima peli pero la estoy buscando y no la consigo

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/08/23

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Audience Member

I LIKE THIS MOVIE BECAUSE IT HAS DANCING IN IT. And i like all dancing movie.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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Audience Member

loved it want to see it again

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/03/23

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Dreaming of making it big, a group of high-school students from Ohio treks to New York City to become dancers. They include Matt (John Scott Clough), Michael (Don Franklin) and June (Tamara Mark), and they arrive in the big city unaware of the upcoming challenges. First, they find out that their dance routines are terribly dated. Then, they meet numerous locals who don't like out-of-towners trying to impinge on their turf. The kids prepare for a dance competition that will settle it all.

Director: Sidney Poitier
Producer: John Veitch
Production Co: Columbia Pictures, Verdon-Cedric Productions, Delphi III Productions
Rating: PG
Genre: Musical
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2012
Runtime: 1h 50m
Sound Mix: Surround

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