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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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
Production House
Audience Score
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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
Jeffrey Jur
Director of Photography
Linda Gottlieb
Producer
Emile Ardolino
Director
Peter C. Frank
Editor
Mitchell Cannold
Executive Producer
John Morris
Original Music Composer
Steven Reuther
Executive Producer
Eleanor Bergstein
Writer
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