Take the Lead (2006)
Movie 1h 48m ★ 6.9/10
Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh, i want to feel something
Released in 2006, Take the Lead is a comedy, drama and music movie. It is directed by Liz Friedlander. The cast includes Jasika Nicole, Dante Basco and John Ortiz. The running time is 1h 48m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.9 out of 10.
66Tonight Score Well rated.
Synopsis
A former professional dancer volunteers to teach dance in the New York public school system and, while his background first clashes with his students' tastes, together they create a completely new style of dance. Based on the story of ballroom dancer, Pierre Dulane.
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Cast & crew
- Liz FriedlanderDirector
- Jasika Nicoleas Egypt
- Dante Bascoas Ramos
- John Ortizas Mr. Temple
- Alfre Woodardas Augustine James
- Laura Benantias Tina
- Jenna Dewanas Sasha
- Antonio Banderasas Pierre Dulaine
- Yaya DaCostaas LaRhette
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Questions about Take the Lead
- What genre is Take the Lead?
- Take the Lead is categorised as Comedy, Drama, Music.
- Who stars in Take the Lead?
- Jasika Nicole, Dante Basco, John Ortiz, Alfre Woodard, Laura Benanti appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Take the Lead?
- Liz Friedlander directed Take the Lead.
- How long is Take the Lead?
- Take the Lead runs for 1h 48m (108 minutes).
- Is Take the Lead worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.9/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Take the Lead?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
