Hopefuls try out before a demanding director for a part in a new musical.Hopefuls try out before a demanding director for a part in a new musical.Hopefuls try out before a demanding director for a part in a new musical.
- Nominated for 3 Oscars
- 8 nominations total
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Did you know
- TriviaIn the pre-Broadway run, song "Dance 10, Looks 3" was listed as "Tits and Ass", but it was changed when the production reached Broadway, the logic being if it were a surprise during the show, it would get a better audience reaction.
- GoofsIn the final dance scene at the end of the audition sequence, clearly visible are dancers who have been shown to be rejected.
This scene isn't intended to be in continuity but is more like a curtain call (as it was in the Broadway musical).
- Alternate versionsThe international print of the movie has a different opening credits sequence. All the titles appear with scenes around Manhattan, which opens the film, and then we see the shot of the theater as the dancers are lined up and walking in the theater; there is also no sound of Larry directing the dancers until the first shot inside the theater.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Zomergasten: Episode #2.1 (1989)
- SoundtracksA Chorus Line
Conceived, Choreographed, and Directed by Michael Bennett
Book of the stage play by James Kirkwood Jr. (as James Kirkwood) and Nicholas Dante
Music by Marvin Hamlisch
Lyrics by Ed Kleban (as Edward Kleban)
Produced on the stage by Joseph Papp
a New York Shakespeare Festival Presentation
Featured review
A Chorus Line is a great movie with a very well developed plot and a top notch cast. Being a part of this type of industry, I can say that they conveyed this world very accurately and brought it to life in a large, blunt manner that did not try to romanticize it in any way. The entire film takes place in the bare back of a theatre stage during an audition and cabin fever is showcased in a very effective light. Each song is also brought to life beautifully, with all of them bringing us a new perspective on different characters.
I will say that it was far too predictable, it never even bothered to make the effort to surprise its audience, each outcome for each individual character could be seen from a mile away. I was getting annoyed with myself for not being in any way surprised after a while.
The performances are all around terrific, Michael Douglas really shines in this unconventional role of a theatre director, he has a great presence and intrigue about him in it. Alyson Reed steals every scene she is in and has an undeniable chemistry with Douglas that is such a delight to watch.
Toe tapping entertainment. Not a typical joyous musical, A Chorus Line is a little bleaker than what we may be used to, but it's a great watch and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a good musical.
A group of aspiring performers audition for the next big show.
Best Performance: Alyson Reed
I will say that it was far too predictable, it never even bothered to make the effort to surprise its audience, each outcome for each individual character could be seen from a mile away. I was getting annoyed with myself for not being in any way surprised after a while.
The performances are all around terrific, Michael Douglas really shines in this unconventional role of a theatre director, he has a great presence and intrigue about him in it. Alyson Reed steals every scene she is in and has an undeniable chemistry with Douglas that is such a delight to watch.
Toe tapping entertainment. Not a typical joyous musical, A Chorus Line is a little bleaker than what we may be used to, but it's a great watch and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a good musical.
A group of aspiring performers audition for the next big show.
Best Performance: Alyson Reed
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- Release date
- Country of origin
- Official site
- Language
- Also known as
- Plesaci prvog reda
- Filming locations
- Production companies
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Box office
- Budget
- $27,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $14,202,899
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $222,919
- Dec 15, 1985
- Gross worldwide
- $14,203,236
- Runtime1 hour 58 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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