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An ex-con just released from jail, Max Washington (Gregory Hines), is a veteran burglar, but he's also a talented tap dancer. Reuniting with his girlfriend, Amy (Suzzanne Douglas), Max is approached by her father, Little Mo (Sammy Davis Jr.), about a new dance production. Max's criminal past, in the form of his old buddy, Nicky (Joe Morton), also comes knocking, however, and he must decide between embracing dance and lapsing into his delinquent ways.
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Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times 01/01/2000
3/4
Almost everything that happens in the movie is borrowed, more or less frankly, from old movie lore. In a way, that's also a strength: This is a musical about musicals, as well as being a tap dance movie about tap dancers. Go to Full Review Mable Haddock Call and Post (Cleveland) 03/29/2022
The tap dancing scenes... are some of the most memorable scenes in the movie. Go to Full Review Cole Smithey ColeSmithey.com 09/07/2008
4/5
Philip Martin Arkansas Democrat-Gazette 05/16/2005
2/5
Caffeinated Clint Film Threat 05/06/2005
3/5
Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com 11/05/2004
2/5
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uncle p 08/13/2020 Story/Screenplay: (2.5/5) Formulaic at its roots, this story is dependent on the interest of tap dance as an art form. If you like tap, you'll like this story. If not, this story does nothing to generate interest nor does it succeed on its own merits. Dull and a bit boring. Duration/Tempo: (2.5/5) At 1 hour and 51 minutes, it's an average length movie that felt long. Take away the tap and the film shortens significantly, but it would still feel long. Cast & Crew: (2.5/5) Gregory Hines was OK, but Sammy Davis Jr. was better. Unfortunately, there's not much here to give either of them a story to work with. Summary: (2.5/5) The story and cast were mediocre and the film felt long. A thumbs down. See more 11/05/2019 Great movie Great people Great movie My favorite See more 12/08/2015 A last hurrah for Sammy & his third floor friends. Several takes on tap dancing which makes this a must see for dance fans. See more 11/17/2015 One of my all time favorite tap dancing movies! See more 01/08/2011 What ya'll know about this classic!!! Was good to see it again and even better introducing it to my husband! See more 10/19/2010 honestly, the dancing was far more entertaining than the storyline. See more Read all reviews
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Nick Castle

Director

Gregory Hines

Max Washington

Suzzanne Douglas

Amy Simms

Sammy Davis Jr.

Little Mo

Savion Glover

Louis Simms

Joe Morton

Nicky

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Synopsis An ex-con just released from jail, Max Washington (Gregory Hines), is a veteran burglar, but he's also a talented tap dancer. Reuniting with his girlfriend, Amy (Suzzanne Douglas), Max is approached by her father, Little Mo (Sammy Davis Jr.), about a new dance production. Max's criminal past, in the form of his old buddy, Nicky (Joe Morton), also comes knocking, however, and he must decide between embracing dance and lapsing into his delinquent ways.
Director
Nick Castle
Producer
Gary Adelson, Richard Vane
Production Co
Beco Films, TriStar Pictures
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Musical
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 1, 2010
Box Office (Gross USA)
$8.6M
Runtime
1h 50m
Sound Mix
Surround, Stereo
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