Movie·1987·1h 40m

Dirty Dancing

First dance. First love. The time of your life.

Directed By

Emile Ardolino

Country

United States of America

Language

English

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// overview

The Story

Expecting the usual tedium that accompanies a summer in the Catskills with her family, 17-year-old Frances 'Baby' Houseman is surprised to find herself stepping into the shoes of a professional hoofer—and unexpectedly falling in love.

Written By

Eleanor Bergstein

Producer

Linda Gottlieb, Mitchell Cannold

Cinematography

Jeffrey Jur

Music

John Morris

Editor

Peter C. Frank

Themes

hoteldaughterdancingsecret loverobberysibling relationshipsummer campdancing mastermambodance performancecoming of ageteenage crush

Production House

Great American Films Limited Partnership

Audience Score

73%

6,521 votes

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Timepass20%

Go for it39%

Perfection33%

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// cast

Cast

Jennifer Grey

Frances "Baby" Houseman

Patrick Swayze

Johnny Castle

Cynthia Rhodes

Penny Johnson

Neal Jones

Billy Kostecki

Jerry Orbach

Dr. Jake Houseman

Kelly Bishop

Marjorie Houseman

Jane Brucker

Lisa Houseman

Max Cantor

Robbie Gould

Jack Weston

Max Kellerman

Lonny Price

Neil Kellerman

Wayne Knight

Stan

Charles "Honi" Coles

Tito Suarez

"Cousin Brucie" Morrow

Magician

Paula Trueman

Mrs. Sylvia Schumacher

Alvin Myerovich

Mr. Sidney Schumacher

Miranda Garrison

Vivian Pressman

Garry Goodrow

Moe Pressman

Antone Pagán

Staff Kid

// crew

Crew

Emile Ardolino

Director

Linda Gottlieb

Producer

John Morris

Original Music Composer

Jeffrey Jur

Director of Photography

Peter C. Frank

Editor

Mitchell Cannold

Executive Producer

Steven Reuther

Executive Producer

Eleanor Bergstein

Writer

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