Tap (1989)Just released from prison, Max Washington must decide which of his previous professions to return to burglar or tap dancer. Director:Nick CastleWriter:Nick Castle |
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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. Director:Nick CastleWriter:Nick Castle |
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| Sammy Davis Jr. | ... | ||
| Suzzanne Douglas | ... | ||
| Savion Glover | ... |
Louis Simms
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Terrence E. McNally | ... |
Bob Wythe
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Nicky
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Francis
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Bunny Briggs | ... |
Bunny
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Steve Condos | ... |
Steve
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Arthur Duncan | ... | |
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Pat Rico | ... | |
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Howard 'Sandman' Sims | ... | |
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Jimmy Slyde | ... | |
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Harold Nicholas | ... | |
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Jane Goldberg | ... |
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Max Washington has just been released from prison after serving time for burglary. He returns to his old hangout, a hoofer club. (Tap dancer club). His old girl friend, Amy, who still works at the club as a Tap instructor, is less than thrilled to see him. Her father, Little Mo, is happy to see him, because he has plans for a show involving Max. In addition, Max's old partners in crime have another job they want him to do. Written by Brian W Martz <B.Martz@Genie.com>
If it wasn't for the fact I've always enjoyed watching a good tap dancer, from Fred Astaire to Bill Robinson to Gene Kelly on here to Gregory Hines, I wouldn't have sat through all 111 minutes of this turkey. That's what the story is - a turkey with a bunch of angry, surly, unlikable characters who are no fun to listen to. The script is not the best, either.
What this REALLY is - and this part I like - is an excuse for Hines and fellow hoofers to strut their stuff. In fact, Hines puts on one of the best exhibitions of tap dancing I have ever seen. What's really fun is to see him and a some old men, former great dancers in their day, all together in a number or two. That's great stuff.
So, if want to enjoy some super dancing, check this out, but if you want a good story, pass it up.