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Slow Dancing in the Big City (1978)
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Overview
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Release Date:
16 February 1979 (West Germany) moreTagline:
Slow dancing is falling in love. You'll laugh. Youll cry. You'll never forget the beautiful ending. [Australia theatrical] morePlot Keywords:
Ballerina
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Ballet
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Dancing
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Loneliness
Awards:
Nominated for Golden Globe. moreUser Comments:
A sadly forgotten, mostly underrated film moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Paul Sorvino | ... | Lou Friedlander | |
| Anne Ditchburn | ... | Sarah Gantz | |
| Nicolas Coster | ... | David Fillmore | |
| Anita Dangler | ... | Franny | |
| Thaao Penghlis | ... | Christopher | |
| Linda Selman | ... | Barbara Bass | |
| Héctor Mercado | ... | Roger Lucas (as Héctor Jaime Mercado) | |
| Dick Carballo | ... | George Washington Monero | |
| Jack Ramage | ... | Doctor Foster | |
| Adam G. | ... | Marty Olivera (as G. Adam Gifford) | |
| Brenda Starr | ... | Punk (as Brenda Joy Kaplan) | |
| Daniel Faraldo | ... | T.C. Olivera | |
| Michael Gorrin | ... | Lester Edelman | |
| Tara Mitton | ... | Diana | |
| Matt Russo | ... | Jeck Guffy |
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Parents Guide:
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110 minCountry:
USALanguage:
EnglishColor:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
DolbyFilming Locations:
New York City, New York, USAMOVIEmeter: 
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The character of Lou Friedlander was inspired by writer Jimmy Breslin. moreSoundtrack:
I Feel the Earth Move moreFAQ
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This one gets better with each new look. Certainly one of Paul Sorvino's best roles. Outstanding music score which was also outstanding on sound track LP (so why no CD?). One the very early dolby stereo sound film releases. By the way, the original 35mm theatrical trailer for this is really GREAT!