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Tap (1989)

1989-02-12 · 1h 51m · EN
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Sometimes, no matter what, you can't escape the rhythm.

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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Nick CastleDirector, Writer
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$9.1M

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Gregory HinesGregory HinesMax WashingtonSammy Davis Jr.Sammy Davis Jr.Little MoSuzzanne DouglasSuzzanne DouglasAmy SimmsSavion GloverSavion GloverLouis SimmsTerrence E. McNallyTerrence E. McNallyBob WytheJeffrey JosephsonJeffrey JosephsonHowardSandman SimsSandman SimsSandmanJoe MortonJoe MortonNickyDick Anthony WilliamsDick Anthony WilliamsFrancisBunny BriggsBunny BriggsBunnyJimmy SlydeJimmy SlydeSlimSteve CondosSteve CondosSteve

Keywords

MusicalMusicEx-conTap dancingDance teacher

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Genre affinityDrama · MusicTheme affinityMusical · Music · Ex ConDialogue densityDramaDirector preference96344Actor preference101507 · 14920 · 360894Country preferenceUs

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What is Tap about?

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.

How long is Tap?

Tap has a runtime of 111 minutes.

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