Charismatic tap dancing Sean tries to find a way out of working at the steel mill. When failure brings him home he starts his own dance group wearing hardhats. He must then find inspiration in the steel mill he once tried to escape.
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Awards:
- 9 wins & 3 nominations.
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Cast
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Vaughan Sheffield | ... |
Young Sean
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Christian Patterson | ... |
Young Mitchell
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Lisa Perry | ... |
Sean & Mitchell's Mother
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| Sam Worthington | ... |
Mitchell
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| Adam Garcia | ... |
Sean Odken
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| Bruce Venables | ... |
Williams
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| William Zappa | ... |
Walter
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Catherine Ajaka | ... |
Walter's Tap Class
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Luke Alleva | ... |
Walter's Tap Class
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Kurt Bardrick | ... |
Walter's Tap Class
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Danika Beckett | ... |
Walter's Tap Class
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| Angela Blake | ... |
Walter's Tap Class
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Sam Buckley | ... |
Walter's Tap Class
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Steve Coppin | ... |
Walter's Tap Class
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Michael Edge | ... |
Walter's Tap Class
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Trent Harlow | ... |
Walter's Tap Class
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Raena Hartley | ... |
Walter's Tap Class
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Camilla Jakimowicz | ... |
Walter's Tap Class
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Rebecca Joncevski | ... |
Walter's Tap Class
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Victoria Kerlin | ... |
Walter's Tap Class
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Nardia Knapman | ... |
Walter's Tap Class / Bootchorus - rehearsal
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Deborah Lean | ... |
Walter's Tap Class
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Beth Lennon | ... |
Walter's Tap Class
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Stephanie Pearce | ... |
Walter's Tap Class
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Renae Berry | ... |
Walter's Tap Class
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Tiara Perry-Coates | ... |
Walter's Tap Class / Angus' Tap Class
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Rebecca Phillips | ... |
Walter's Tap Class / Bootchorus - rehearsal
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Kiona Potter | ... |
Walter's Tap Class
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Anouska Reid | ... |
Walter's Tap Class / Bootchorus - rehearsal
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Kristy Taylor | ... |
Walter's Tap Class
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Tanya Thomson | ... |
Walter's Tap Class
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Geraldine Timmins | ... |
Walter's Tap Class
(as Geraldine Timmons)
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Jacinda van Drongelen | ... |
Walter's Tap Class
(as Inda van Drongelen)
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Casey White | ... |
Walter's Tap Class
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Asha Zappa | ... |
Walter's Tap Class
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Christopher Horsey | ... |
Angus
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Matt Lee | ... |
Johnno
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Sophie Lee | ... |
Linda
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| Justine Clarke | ... |
Kim
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Andrew Doyle | ... |
Gerard Ball
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| Anthony Hayes | ... |
Huey
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| Craig Anderson | ... |
Huey's Mate
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Jonno Zissler | ... |
Huey's Mate
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| Richard Carter | ... |
Gary
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Harry Dakanalis | ... |
Footy Player
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Lee McDonald | ... |
Derrick
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Drew Kaluski | ... |
Colin
(as Andrew Kaluski)
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| Susie Porter | ... |
Sara
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Dein Perry | ... |
Anthony Ford
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Kelly Aykers | ... |
Anthony Ford's Girlfriend
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Sally Clark | ... |
Anthony Ford Dancer
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Stephen Davison | ... |
Anthony Ford Dancer
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Aaron Farley | ... |
Anthony Ford Dancer
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| Robyn Forsythe | ... |
Anthony Ford Dancer
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Steve Grace | ... |
Anthony Ford Dancer / Bootchorus - rehearsal
(as Steven Grace)
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Leanne Halloran | ... |
Anthony Ford Dancer
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Keith Hawley | ... |
Anthony Ford Dancer
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Tia Jordan | ... |
Anthony Ford Dancer
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Ian Knowles | ... |
Anthony Ford Dancer
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Tracie Morley | ... |
Anthony Ford Dancer / Bootchorus - rehearsal
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Lawrence Stark | ... |
Anthony Ford Dancer
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Robert Sturrock | ... |
Anthony Ford Dancer
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Peta Webb | ... |
Anthony Ford Dancer
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Ian Sandercoe | ... |
Member of Sandercoe, Pub Band
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Paul Elliot | ... |
Member of Sandercoe, Pub Band
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David Carter | ... |
Member of Sandercoe, Pub Band
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Craig Lancaster | ... |
Member of Sandercoe, Pub Band
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Renee Armstrong | ... |
Angus' Tap Class
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Jana Bilios | ... |
Angus' Tap Class
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Charde Doherty | ... |
Angus' Tap Class
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Sheylea Forrest | ... |
Angus' Tap Class
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Rebecca Graham | ... |
Angus' Tap Class
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Brad Green | ... |
Angus' Tap Class
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Rebecca Mahony | ... |
Angus' Tap Class
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Shelley McShane | ... |
Angus' Tap Class
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Chiara Da Ros | ... |
Angus' Tap Class
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Danielle Da Ros | ... |
Angus' Tap Class
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Adam Scown | ... |
Angus' Tap Class
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Rebecca Selley | ... |
Angus' Tap Class
(as Rebecca Tapia)
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Celeste Tesoriero | ... |
Angus' Tap Class
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Laura Ventimiglia | ... |
Angus' Tap Class
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Kamara Gray | ... |
Stripper / Bootchorus / Bootchorus - rehearsal
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Penny Martin | ... |
Stripper / BootchorusBootchorus - rehearsal
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| Bianca Nacson | ... |
Jessica
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Camilla Freeman | ... |
Annabelle
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Kenny Porter | ... |
Customer in Car Park
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Grant Walmsley | ... |
Newt
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Dario Bortolin | ... |
Bass Guitarist - Newt's Band
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Mark Marriott | ... |
Drummer - Newt's Band
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Tony Butterfield | ... |
Customer - Woolshed
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Melinda Kennings | ... |
Holly
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| Salvatore Coco | ... |
Ricco the Roadie
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Tahree Adamthwaite | ... |
Cheerleader
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Rebecca Harris | ... |
Cheerleader
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Angela Hestelow | ... |
Cheerleader
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Claudia Lawson | ... |
Cheerleader
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Melinda Lock | ... |
Cheerleader
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Melissa McDonald | ... |
Cheerleader
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Jade McFadden | ... |
Cheerleader
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Tamerra Rogers | ... |
Cheerleader
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Megan Sutton | ... |
Cheerleader
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Rebecca Turner | ... |
Cheerleader
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Candice Whybrow | ... |
Cheerleader
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Keith Holloway | ... |
Clem
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| Mick Innes | ... |
Jim
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| Brett Cousins | ... |
Police Officer
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John Kearney | ... |
Police Officer
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Taylor Anthony | ... |
Little Girl
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Peter Fien | ... |
Bootchorus
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Markham Gannon | ... |
Bootchorus
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Melissa Gibson | ... |
Bootchorus
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Kelii Grauer | ... |
Bootchorus
(as Kelly Grauer)
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Andrew Harrison | ... |
Bootchorus
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Brooke Henderson | ... |
Bootchorus / Bootchorus - rehearsal
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Rebecca Jeffs | ... |
Bootchorus
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Garon Michalitis | ... |
Bootchorus
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Mathan Michalitis | ... |
Bootchorus / Bootchorus - rehearsal
(as Mathen Michalitis)
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Sean Mulligan | ... |
Bootchorus / Bootchorus - rehearsal
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Glen Rhule | ... |
Bootchorus / Bootchorus - rehearsal
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Troy Rowley | ... |
Bootchorus / Bootchorus - rehearsal
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Cherry Saville | ... |
Bootchorus
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Vanessa Schembri | ... |
Bootchorus
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Rachel Schmalz | ... |
Bootchorus
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Daniel Thompson | ... |
Bootchorus
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Andrew Aroustian | ... |
Bootchorus - rehearsal
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Ryan Chappell | ... |
Bootchorus - rehearsal
(as Ryan Chappelll)
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Siobhan Ginty | ... |
Bootchorus - rehearsal
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Jaclyn Hanson | ... |
Bootchorus - rehearsal
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Michelle Hopper | ... |
Bootchorus - rehearsal
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Letitia Legge | ... |
Bootchorus - rehearsal
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Shea Adams | ... |
Thug in Street
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Arianne Hough | ... |
Phoebe
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Sophie Kaars | ... |
Cute Girl in Car
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Laurence Maddy | ... |
Guitarist at Benefit
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Reid Perry | ... |
Mitch - Junior
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Troy Phillips | ... |
Bootchorus - rehearsal
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Nathan Sheens | ... |
Bootchorus - rehearsal
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| Danny Tesla | ... |
Boot Chorus
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Nigel Turner-Carroll | ... |
Man
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Prue Vercoe | ... |
Bootchorus - rehearsal
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Gavin Wild | ... |
Thug in Street
(as Gavin Wilde)
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Alan Hennessy | ... |
Extra: Show Patron (uncredited)
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Paul Maybury | ... |
Tapper (uncredited)
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| Rhys Wakefield | ... |
Dancing kid (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Dein Perry | ||
Written by
| Steve Worland | ... | (story) & |
| Hilary Linstead | ... | (story) & |
| Dein Perry | ... | (story) |
| Steve Worland | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Antonia Barnard | ... | co-producer |
| Hilary Linstead | ... | producer |
| Dein Perry | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Cezary Skubiszewski | ||
Cinematography by
| Steve Mason | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Jane Moran | ||
Editorial Department
| Kirsty Bruce | ... | assistant editor |
| David Burrows | ... | second assistant editor |
| Arthur Cambridge | ... | color grader |
| Fred Chandler | ... | post production executive |
| Al Hansen | ... | digital colorist |
| Adam Hughes | ... | assistant editor |
| Antonio Mestres | ... | assistant editor |
| Adrienne Shaw | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Christine King | ... | (casting) |
Production Design by
| Murray Picknett | ||
Art Direction by
| Jon Rohde | ||
Set Decoration by
| Lea Worth | ||
Costume Design by
| Tess Schofield | ||
Production Management
| Marcus D'Arcy | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Sue MacKay | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Deborah Antoniou | ... | second assistant director (as Deb Antoniou) |
| Drew Bailey | ... | additional assistant director |
| Noni Roy | ... | additional second assistant director |
| Emma Schofield | ... | first assistant director |
| Gordon Westman | ... | third assistant director |
| Marcus Levy | ... | additional assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Warwick Miller | ... | leading hand |
Sound Department
| Brent Burge | ... | sound effects editor |
| Luke Dunn Gielmuda | ... | tap dance editor |
| Catherine Gross | ... | boom operator (as Cathy Gross) |
| David Lee | ... | production sound mixer / sound recordist |
| Ian McLoughlin | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Nada Mikas | ... | sound editor: atmospheres |
| Jane Paterson | ... | dialogue editor |
| Andrew Plain | ... | supervising sound editor |
| John Soukup | ... | sound transfer (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Lindsey Gault | ... | special effects crew |
| Rick Howie | ... | special effects technician |
| Ronald Rametta | ... | special effects technician |
| David Trethewey | ... | special effects supervisor |
Stunts
| Shea Adams | ... | stunt performer |
| Mick Corrigan | ... | stunt double: stunt double: Adam Garcia / stunt performer |
| Harry Dakanalis | ... | stunt performer |
| Johnny Hallyday | ... | stunt performer |
| Scott McLean | ... | stunt performer |
| Darren Andrew Mitchell | ... | stunt performer (as Darren Mitchell) |
| Oliviera Simonevich | ... | stunt performer |
| Gavin Wild | ... | stunt performer (as Gavin Wilde) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Jason Binnie | ... | clapper loader / second focus puller |
| Mal Booth | ... | assistant grip |
| Guy Bowden | ... | assistant grip |
| Richard Bradshaw | ... | b camera focus puller |
| Robbie Burr | ... | best boy |
| Brett Cooper | ... | electrician |
| Trudy Dalgleish | ... | lighting designer: finale |
| Chris Dodd | ... | electrician |
| Sally Eccleston | ... | first assistant camera: additional unit |
| Alan Handsaker | ... | assistant grip |
| Adam Hunter | ... | electrician |
| Rob Hunter | ... | camera operator: helicopter |
| Glen Jenkins | ... | electrician |
| Paul Johnstone | ... | gaffer |
| Philip Le Masurier | ... | stills photographer |
| Gerard Maher | ... | second assistant camera: additional unit |
| Steve Mason | ... | camera operator |
| Tim Newman | ... | lighting programmer: finale |
| Nick Payne | ... | gaffer |
| Andy Rennie | ... | grip |
| Luela Romeo | ... | video split operator |
| Damien Simper | ... | video split operator |
| Ken Talbot | ... | rigging gaffer: finale |
| Paul Thompson | ... | key grip |
| Jay Torta | ... | second clapper loader |
| Mark Watson | ... | electrician |
| David Williamson | ... | camera operator |
| Damian Wyvill | ... | focus puller (as Damien Wyvill) |
| Al York | ... | electrician |
Casting Department
| Gabrielle Healy | ... | extras casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Mel Dykes | ... | costume supervisor |
Location Management
| Bevan Childs | ... | location manager: Newcastle |
| Peter Harris | ... | location scout: Sydney |
| Peter Hicks | ... | location manager: Sydney |
Music Department
| Chris Gough | ... | music supervisor |
| Robin Gray | ... | music scoring engineer |
| Laurence Maddy | ... | music designer / music producer |
| Daryl McKenzie | ... | conductor / orchestrator |
| Ben Steer | ... | music supervisor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Victoria Sullivan | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Trish Ashenden | ... | assistant accountant |
| Karen Cameron | ... | choreographer: cheerleaders |
| Sally Chesher | ... | production assistant |
| Jill Coverdale | ... | post-production accountant |
| Denise Farrell | ... | production accountant |
| Edward Hetherington | ... | screenplay consultant |
| Christopher Horsey | ... | tutor: tap |
| Pauly J | ... | directorial assistant (as Paul Johannessen) |
| Rebecca Jeffs | ... | tutor: tap |
| Drew Kaluski | ... | choreographer: toilet tap (as Andrew Kaluski) / tutor: tap (as Andrew Kaluski) |
| Liane Lee | ... | post production accountant |
| Tracie Morley | ... | assistant choreographer |
| Melissa Mundi | ... | assistant to producers (as Melissa Johnston) |
| Louis Nowra | ... | screenplay consultant |
| Dein Perry | ... | choreographer |
| Kate Prindiville | ... | post production accountant |
| Michelle Russell | ... | production coordinator |
| Lynne Scanlan-Lamb | ... | assistant to producers |
| Zeynep Selcuk | ... | assistant to producers |
| Kat Slowik | ... | accounts assistant |
| Ben Steel | ... | production runner |
| Alexandra Taussig | ... | production secretary |
| Kerry Walker | ... | dialogue coach |
Production Companies
- Australian Film Finance Corporation (AFFC)
- Bootmen Productions (Hilary Linstead-Dein Perry)
- Searchlight Pictures
Distributors
- Twentieth Century Fox (2000) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Fox Searchlight Pictures (2000) (United States) (theatrical)
- Hispano Foxfilms S.A.E. (2001) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century Fox (2001) (Germany) (theatrical)
- UGC-Fox Distribution (UFD) (2001) (France) (theatrical)
- FS Film (2001) (Finland) (VHS)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2004) (Germany) (DVD)
- Mainostelevisio (MTV3) (2007) (Finland) (tv)
- Twentieth Century Fox (Far East)
Special Effects
- Photon VFX (digital visual effects)
Other Companies
- Moneypenny Services (accounting)
- Australian Film Finance Corporation (AFFC) (funding)
- Film Finances (completion guarantor)
- Lucasfilm THX / TAP Theater Alignment Program (Quality assurance services were provided by)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Born charmer Sean Okden gave up tap-dancing when he started working in the steel mill, but as that's going down the hill he grabs his chance being the only candidate in his coastal Australian home town Newcastle selected for a Sidney show. Being sacked soon just for a row with the arrogant lead dancer, he returns to find his girlfriend in bed with his brother Mitchell, and decides to start his own tap-dance group wearing hardhats, which he soon gives an original edge when the steel mill inspires him to weld metal on their shoes and dance on industrial steel, so it the metallic acoustics fit well with a local rock group. Financing their local debut is so expensive, even when the mill allows them free us of its premises -opening some acrobatic perspectives- while even his father won't allow him to touch his mother's inheritance for the project, that the 'Bootmen' need to steal the cheerleaders' podium in a televised sports match to get media attention. Sean generously helps his brother when attacked, at the price of their motorbikes, only to learn his assailant Huey and Mitch rival as car (part) thieves, but still allows him into the group - only to see his fatal fall during an attack by Huey's goons. Even when the mill announces phasing out Sean continues, now as a benefit for the sacked workers' retraining. Written by KGF Vissers |
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| Taglines | When you don't know your next step... improvise. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | This marked the big screen film debut for Sam Worthington. Prior to this film he appeared in a few television series and a film short. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Charlie's Angels/Loving Jezebel/Bootmen/The Legend of Bagger Vance/A Time For Drunken Horses (2000). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Rumble See more » |
| Quotes |
Huey:
You wanna work with me, you stay outta my fucking business, alright? Mitchell: Yep. Huey: Good. Mitchell: Well, I don't work for you no more, you arse-wipe! See more » |