Take the Lead
Sign in to save2006 film by Liz Friedlander
Film · TMDB
6.9A 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.
Released: 2006-03-17118 minDir: Liz FriedlanderDrama, Music
Cast
- Antonio Banderas as Pierre Dulaine
- Rob Brown as Rock
- Yaya DaCosta as LaRhette
- Alfre Woodard as Augustine James
- John Ortiz as Mr. Temple
- Laura Benanti as Tina
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Ratings · OMDb
IMDb
6.6/10
27,329 votes
Rotten Tomatoes
44%
Metacritic
55/100
- Rated
- PG-13
- Awards
- 1 win & 6 nominations total
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Key dates
- Published
- 25 May 2006
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- film
- Genre
- drama film
- Country of origin
- United States
- Original language
- English language
- Director
- Liz Friedlander
- Screenwriter
- Dianne Houston
- Cast member
- Kevin Hanchard
- Composer
- Swizz Beatz
- Production company
- New Line Cinema
- Narrative location
- New York City
Gallery (4)
Connections
Categories
2000s dance films2000s musical drama films2006 American films2006 directorial debut films2006 drama films2006 English-language films2006 films2006 musical filmsAlbum articles lacking alt text for coversAmerican dance filmsAmerican musical drama filmsBallroom dancing filmsBiographical films about educators