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Director:
Christian Faber
Writer:
Aaron Reed (writer)
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Release Date:
13 June 1997 (USA) more
Plot:
A backstage Broadway Dance film. | add synopsis
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Intimate portrait of a chorus line dancer, done well more (3 total)

Cast

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Rick Negron ... Nick
Kristin Moreu ... Amy

Denise Faye ... Heidi

Taylor Nichols ... Peter
Gerry McIntyre ... Sean
Aubrey Lynch ... Steven
Michelle Pertier ... Michelle
Donald Byrd ... Austin

Jane Edith Wilson ... Greta
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
John Battista ... Sal
Pamella Berkeley ... Woman in Hotel
John Bertholon ... Bouncer
Jamie Bishton ... Kevin
Freddy Deane ... Scott
Michael Donaghy ... Luis

Chris Eigeman ... David

Thomas Gibson ... Bartender
Lisa Johnson ... Dance Captain
Barry McNabb ... Owen
Max Miller ... Dr. Astin
Mio Morales ... Prem
Julio Munge ... Ramon
Ted Neuhoff ... Husband in Restaurant
Yvonne Racz ... Veronica
Joan Ranquet ... Woman in Bar
Star Reese ... Videographer
Peter Reffie ... Frankie
Richard Stegman ... Agent
Yvonne Trinkwater ... Wife in Restaurant
David Turley ... Beefcakes Waiter
Fuschia Walker ... Rolanda
Howard Wesson ... Louie
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Runtime:
96 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Company:
Wavelength Productions more

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Intimate portrait of a chorus line dancer, done well, 18 March 2004
Author: Amy Adler from Toledo, Ohio

Nick (Rich Negron) has been a noteworthy dancer in Broadway's chorus lines for quite a number of years. He also has a sweet, beautiful live-in girlfriend named Amy (Kristin Moreu). Amy, a former dancer whose career was cut short by injury, now works in physical therapy. It is her fervent wish to marry Nick. Nick, however, has a roving eye and has been participating in an extracurricular romance with Heidi, also a dancer. When Nick's current Broadway show folds suddenly, he has two hard choices staring him in the face. Is he too old to compete in the world of dance and should he marry Amy?

This is an excellent examination of career paths that last only a brief number of years. Negron's portrayal of a man obsessed with proving his stamina and vitality rings true. Nick indulges in spontaneous sexual encounters and refuses other job offers when he should analyze what is really important to him. All of the lovely actresses in the film are captivating, with Moreu giving a caring, vulnerable performance. The dance sequences are lively and fun. What a shame that this film does not have a higher profile. Despite some brief scenes of strong sexuality, it deserves the attention of those who admire films dealing with the lost specter of youth.

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