Synopsis
A documentary film about dancing on the screen, from its origins after the invention of the movie camera, over the movie musical from the late 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, and 60s, up to the break dance and music videos from the 80s.
Movie Information
- Director
- Jack Haley Jr.
- Writers
- Jack Haley Jr.
- Release Year
- 1985
- Runtime
- 105 minutes
- Genre
- Documentary, Music
- Language
- EN
- Country
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Rating
- 6.9 / 10 (22 votes)
Top Cast
Mikhail Baryshnikov
Self - Host
Ray Bolger
Self - Host
Sammy Davis Jr.
Self - Host
Gene Kelly
Self - Host
Liza Minnelli
Self - Host
Tommy Abbott
'West Side Story' dancer
Fred Astaire
Self (archive footage)
Robert Banas
'West Side Story ' dancer
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