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Tap (1989) -- Just released from prison, Max Washington must decide which of his previous professions to return to burglar or tap dancer.
Tap (1989) -- Just released from prison, Max Washington must decide which of his previous professions to return to burglar or tap dancer.

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Overview

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Director:

Nick Castle

Writer (WGA):

Nick Castle (written by)

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Release Date:

10 February 1989 (USA) more

Genre:

Drama | Music more

Tagline:

The heartbeat of a dream has a rhythm all its own. more

Plot:

Just released from prison, Max Washington must decide which of his previous professions to return to burglar or tap dancer. full summary | add synopsis

NewsDesk:

The Tap Legacy Foundation Celebrates Its Anniversary On 2/14
 (From BroadwayWorld.com. 19 January 2009, 9:46 AM, PST)

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A mans' decisions more (11 total)


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Runtime:

111 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1 more

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Company:

Beco Films more


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Continuity: When Jimmy Slyde finishes his set during the challenge dance, he winds up on the opposite side of the room from Little Mo and stays there. But when Little Mo reacts to the set-up of Harold Nicholas' jump, Slyde is standing next to him again. more

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Features "Toast of the Town" (1948) more

Soundtrack:

Sunny Side Of The Street more


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A mans' decisions, 16 February 2002
Author: qttroassi from North Plainfield, NJ

This is a fine performance by Gregory Hines as a extremely talented tap dancer who also uses his flexibility and physical agility to be a cat burglar and comes to a crossroad in his life. Sammy Davis Jr. is also very good as an elder hoofer(tap dancer) who is trying to convince him to do the right thing.

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