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- Directed by Emile Ardolino
- Written by Eleanor Bergstein
- Starring Cynthia Rhodes, Jack Weston, Jane Brucker, Jennifer Grey, Jerry Orbach, Kelly Bishop, Patrick Swayze
Synopsis:
The summer of 1963 innocent 17-year-old Baby (Grey) vacations with her parents at a Catskill's resort. One evening she is drawn to the staff quarters by stirring music. There she meets Johnny (Swayze), the hotel dance instructor, who is as experienced as Baby is naive. Baby soon becomes Johnny's pupil in dance and love.
Won: Best Music, Original Song, 1988 Academy Awards; Best First Feature, 1988 Independent Spirit Awards
Nominated: Best Motion Picture, Best Actress in a Comedy/Musical (Grey), Best Actor in a Comedy/Musical (Swayze), 1988 Golden Globes
Review:
"The film's easy charm, infectious soundtrack and tidy choreography should still win over new fans as well as old." -- Anna Smith, TIME OUT
(Read more)- More on Dirty Dancing:
- Official film Web site
- USA TODAY article on the film
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