Movie·2006·1h 58m
Take the Lead
Never Follow
Directed By
Liz Friedlander
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Written By
Dianne Houston
Producer
Toby Emmerich, Christopher Godsick
Cinematography
Alex Nepomniaschy
Music
Swizz Beatz
Editor
Robert Ivison
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
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Where to watch
Region: US
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Cast
Antonio Banderas
Pierre Dulaine
Rob Brown
Rock
Yaya DaCosta
LaRhette
Alfre Woodard
Augustine James
John Ortiz
Mr. Temple
Laura Benanti
Tina
Katya Virshilas
Morgan
Jenna Dewan
Sasha
Jasika Nicole
Egypt
Jo Chim
Gretchen
Dante Basco
Ramos
Elijah Kelley
Danjou
Marcus T. Paulk
Eddie
Lauren Collins
Caitlin
Lyriq Bent
Easy
Heidi von Palleske
Laura
Jonathan Malen
Kurd
Sharron Matthews
Mrs. Rosemead
// crew
Crew
Liz Friedlander
Director
Dianne Houston
Screenplay
Toby Emmerich
Executive Producer
Christopher Godsick
Producer
Michelle Grace
Producer
Diane Nabatoff
Producer
Mathew Hart
Executive Producer
Mark Kaufman
Executive Producer
Ray Liotta
Executive Producer
Matt Moore
Executive Producer
Swizz Beatz
Original Music Composer
Aaron Zigman
Original Music Composer
Alex Nepomniaschy
Director of Photography
Robert Ivison
Editor
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