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Tap

PG-13

1989

1h 50m

Musical

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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

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.

Rated: 3/4

Jan 1, 2000

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Jonathan Rosenbaum

Chicago Reader

Rated: 2/4

Feb 10, 1989

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Mable Haddock

Call and Post (Cleveland)

The tap dancing scenes... are some of the most memorable scenes in the movie.

Mar 29, 2022

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Cole Smithey

ColeSmithey.com

Rated: 4/5

Sep 7, 2008

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Philip Martin

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Rated: 2/5

May 16, 2005

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Caffeinated Clint

Film Threat

Rated: 3/5

May 6, 2005

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CJ

Excellent movie of music, rhythm, love, compassion and forgiveness.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/23/23

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uncle p

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.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

Great movie Great people Great movie My favorite

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/11/22

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Audience Member

A last hurrah for Sammy & his third floor friends. Several takes on tap dancing which makes this a must see for dance fans.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/25/23

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Audience Member

One of my all time favorite tap dancing movies!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/31/23

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Audience Member

What ya'll know about this classic!!! Was good to see it again and even better introducing it to my husband!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/17/23

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Nick Castle

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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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