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Fast Forward (1985)

PG 110 min  -  Drama | Musical  -   15 February 1985 (USA)
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Eight young people from Ohio who are dancers, come to New York, to compete in a major talent competition... See full summary »

Director:

Sidney Poitier

Writers:

Richard Wesley (screenplay), Timothy March (story)

Stars:

John Scott Clough, Don Franklin and Tamara Mark
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
John Scott Clough John Scott Clough ...
Matt Sherman
Don Franklin ...
Michael Stafford
Tamara Mark ...
June Wolsky
Tracy Silver Tracy Silver ...
Meryl Stanton
Cindy McGee Cindy McGee ...
Francine Hackett
Gretchen Palmer ...
Valerie Thompson (as Gretchen F. Palmer)
Monique Cintron Monique Cintron ...
Rita Diaz
Debra Varnado Debra Varnado ...
Debbie Hughes
Noel Conlon Noel Conlon ...
Mr. Stanton
Karen Kopins ...
Susan Granger
Irene Worth Irene Worth ...
Ida Sabol
Sam McMurray ...
Clem Friedkin
Michael DeLorenzo ...
Caesar Lopez
Doris Belack Doris Belack ...
Mrs. Gilroy
David White David White ...
Mr. Sabol
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Eight young people from Ohio who are dancers, come to New York, to compete in a major talent competition. But when they get there, they learn that they have to wait some time before they take part in it. So they try to do their best to survive in the Big Apple before competition, and get some lessons about the real World. Written by <rcs0411@yahoo.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Dancer | Breakdance | Teenage Boy | Innocence | New York City  | See more »

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WHEN YOU'VE GOT ONE SHOT AT THE TOP YOU'VE GOT TO MOVE.

Genres:

Drama | Musical

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

A marcha forzada See more »

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Columbia Pictures Corporation, Delphi III Productions, Verdon-Cedric Productions See more »
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Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Metrocolor)
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Quotes

Matt Sherman: A moment on the lips, a lifetime on the hips.
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Connections

Remade as Fast Forward (2009) See more »

Soundtracks

"Showdown"
Written by Jellybean Benítez (as Jellybean), Stephen Bray and Toni C.
Produced and Mixed by Jellybean Benítez (as John 'Jellybean' Benitez) for Jellybean Productions,
Inc.
Performed by Pulse featuring Adele Bertei
Courtesy of Jellybean Productions, Inc. See more »