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6.2/10 • 184

1985-12-101h 57m

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One singular sensation!

A group of dancers congregate on the stage of a Broadway theatre to audition for a new musical production directed by Zach. After the initial eliminations, seventeen hopefuls remain, among them Cassie, who once had a tempestuous romantic relationship with Zach. She is desperate enough for work to humble herself and audition for him; whether he's willing to let professionalism overcome his personal feelings about their past remains to be seen.

Directors
Richard Attenborough
Editors
John Bloom

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  1. Michael Douglas

    Michael Douglas

    Zach

  2. Alyson Reed

    Alyson Reed

    Cassie

  3. Terrence Mann

    Terrence Mann

    Larry

  4. Gregg Burge

    Gregg Burge

    Richie Walters

  5. Vicki Frederick

    Vicki Frederick

    Sheila Bryant

  6. Michelle Johnston

    Michelle Johnston

    Beatrice Ann 'Bebe' Benson

  7. Audrey Landers

    Audrey Landers

    Val Clarke

  8. Janet Jones

    Janet Jones

    Judy Monroe

  9. Pam Klinger

    Pam Klinger

    Maggie Winslow

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talisencrw

Apr 11, 2016

7/10

For what it is--a slice-of-life of a group of people, trying to make the big-time and at least be able to say that they were on Broadway--it's a fine work. I admit I haven't seen the stage play--which many sources say is far superior to this filmic adaptation. I'm rather surprised that: a) Michael Douglas gets star status here, or is even involved. He doesn't dance here. The film would have worked so much better if it showed his character showing some dance moves and getting across to the dancers what he wanted. Both his character would have connected better with the dancers, and he would have connected better with filmgoers; and b) that Lord Richard Attenborough got involved with this: It's definitely not his forte or cup of tea. Perhaps he wanted to expand his directorial palette, or that some of his influences were masters of the genre, such as Lubitsch or Minnelli. Personally, I wish I knew, for he has done much better work in his career. Overall, not one of the better of contemporary (post-1970) musicals, but worth seeing once, if renting or seeing that it's coming on TV. Not a top purchase priority, unless you are a Douglas or Attenborough completest, and then prepare to be disappointed.

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$25,000,000.00
Revenue
$14,202,899.00
Keywords
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