A Chorus Line

– A group of dancers congregate on the stage of a Broadway theatre to audition for a new musical produ..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.10 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 53 Minutes
Release Year:
1985
A Chorus Line (1985)

A group of dancers congregate on the stage of a Broadway theatre to audition for a new musical production directed by Zach (Michael Douglas). After the initial eliminations, seventeen hopefuls remain, among them Cassie (Alyson Reed), 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.As the film unfolds, the backstory of each of the dancers is revealed. Some are funny, some ironic, some heartbreaking. No matter what their background, however, they all have one thing in common - a passion for dance.

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Producing Country:
USA
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A Chorus Line (1985) - Trailer

Release Date:

20 Dec 1985

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG-13 – Parents Strongly Cautioned

Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parents are urged to be cautious. Some material may be inappropriate for pre-teenagers.

Director:

Richard Attenborough

Writer:

Arnold Schulman (screenplay), Michael Bennett (concept: musical "A Chorus Line"), James Kirkwood Jr. (book), Nicholas Dante (book)

Main Actors:

Michael Blevins, Yamil Borges, Jan Gan Boyd, Sharon Brown

Plot:

A director is casting dancers for a large production. Large numbers of hopefulls audition, hoping to be selected. Throughout the day, more and more people are eliminated, and the competition gets harder. Eventually, approximately a dozen dancers must compete for a few spots, each hoping to impress the director with their dancing skill. But, is this really what the director is looking for?

Awards:

Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 5 nominations.

Production:

Columbia Pictures

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
40%
Metacritic:
46%