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Overview

User Rating:
7.1/10   10,990 votes
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Director:
Baz Luhrmann
Writers:
Baz Luhrmann (original idea)
Baz Luhrmann (earlier screenplay) ...
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Release Date:
12 February 1993 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy | Drama | Romance more
Tagline:
There's something in the air. It might be love -- but it isn't. more
Plot:
Brave new steps put Scott's career in jeopardy. With a new partner and determination, can he still succeed? full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 17 wins & 11 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(18 articles)
Not So Solitary
 (From FilmInk.com.au. 26 October 2009, 2:28 PM, PDT)

From Down Under to NYC and the West End: Andrew Bovell Readies For Major Productions
 (From BroadwayWorld.com. 1 October 2009, 12:11 PM, PDT)

User Comments:
Dance! more (150 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)
Paul Mercurio ... Scott Hastings
Tara Morice ... Fran
Bill Hunter ... Barry Fife
Pat Thomson ... Shirley Hastings

Gia Carides ... Liz Holt
Peter Whitford ... Les Kendall
Barry Otto ... Doug Hastings
John Hannan ... Ken Railings
Sonia Kruger ... Tina Sparkle
Kris McQuade ... Charm Leachman
Pip Mushin ... Wayne Burns
Leonie Page ... Vanessa Cronin
Antonio Vargas ... Rico
Armonia Benedito ... Ya Ya
Jack Webster ... Terry
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated PG for mild language and sensuality.
Runtime:
94 min
Country:
Australia
Language:
English | Spanish
Color:
Color (Eastmancolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby
Company:
M & A more

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Trivia:
During a shoot in Fran's house, a real food inspector came onto the set and demanded paperwork because he thought it was a real shop. more
Goofs:
Continuity: When Fran's Grandmother is beating the rhythm on Scott's chest, the neckline on his undershirt goes up and down between shots more
Quotes:
Barry Fife: Where do you think we'd be if everyone went around making up their own steps?
Scott: Out of a job.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Getaway: (#16.31)" (2007) more
Soundtrack:
Yesterday's Hero more

FAQ

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15 out of 21 people found the following comment useful.
Dance!, 28 January 2004
9/10
Author: R_O_U_S from United Kingdom

This was nothing like I expected at first. It's got the frenetic sense of humour that most Australian films of the period exuded, for one thing. And it's not a simple boy-meets-girl-and-they-dance story...that's the heart of it, but there's a lot of weirdness along the way. Basically, it's in-fighting backstage at Come Dancing. It begins Baz Luhrmann's ascent to greatness. And it features a truly odd performance from Barry Otto as Scott's father.

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