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Tap

Tap

Tap

Tap

Sometimes, no matter what, you can't escape the rhythm.

1989•1h 51m•

★6.8(28 ratings)

DramaMusic

Overview

Max Washington has just been released from prison after serving time for burglary. He returns to his old hangout, a hoofer club. His old girl friend, Amy, who still works at the club as a Tap instructor, is less than thrilled to see him. Her father, Little Mo, is happy to see him, because he has plans for a show involving Max. In addition, Max's old partners in crime have another job for him.

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Main Cast

Gregory Hines

Gregory Hines

Max Washington

Suzzanne Douglas

Suzzanne Douglas

Amy Simms

Sammy Davis Jr.

Sammy Davis Jr.

Little Mo

Savion Glover

Savion Glover

Louis Simms

Joe Morton

Joe Morton

Nicky

Dick Anthony Williams

Dick Anthony Williams

Francis

Sandman Sims

Sandman Sims

Sandman

Bunny Briggs

Bunny Briggs

Bunny

Steve Condos

Steve Condos

Steve

Jimmy Slyde

Jimmy Slyde

Slim

Terrence E. McNally

Terrence E. McNally

Bob Wythe

Arthur Duncan

Arthur Duncan

Arthur

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Nick Castle

Writing

Writer: Nick Castle

Production

Producer: Richard Vane
Executive Producer: Frank Saperstein
Producer: Gary Adelson

Music & Sound

Original Music Composer: James Newton Howard
Songs: Diane Warren

Cinematography

Director of Photography: David Gribble

Editing

Editor: Patrick Kennedy

Art Direction

Production Design: Patricia Norris
Set Decoration: Leslie Morales
Set Decoration: Sonja Roth

Costume & Make-Up

Costume Design: Patricia Norris
Makeup Artist: Michelle Bühler
Makeup Artist: Denise Dellavalle
Hairstylist: Susan Kelber

Keywords

musicaltap dancingex-condance teacher

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Did You Know?

#1

The film's tagline is: "Sometimes, no matter what, you can't escape the rhythm."

#2

The film grossed $9.1M at the box office.

#3

The runtime is 111 minutes (1h 51m).

#4

The film was directed by Nick Castle.

#5

The screenplay was written by Nick Castle.

#6

The score was composed by James Newton Howard.

#7

Cinematography was handled by David Gribble.

#8

This title is listed on IMDb as tt0098442.

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Rating

6.8/10

Good

28 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

Tap

Status:

Released

Age Rating:

12

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Revenue:

$9,114,702

Production Companies:

TriStar Pictures

TriStar Pictures

Beco Films