Dirty Dancing
First dance. First love. The time of your life.
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8/21/1987Runtime
100 minsOverview
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.
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A sun-soaked summer awakening that balances the thrill of forbidden romance and physical liberation with the genuine friction of class boundaries and family expectations. It's a film that makes you believe in the transformative power of dance and desire.
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Jennifer Grey
Frances "Baby" Houseman
Patrick Swayze
Johnny Castle
Jerry Orbach
Dr. Jake Houseman
Cynthia Rhodes
Penny Johnson
Jack Weston
Max Kellerman
Jane Brucker
Lisa Houseman
Kelly Bishop
Marjorie Houseman
Lonny Price
Neil Kellerman
Max Cantor
Robbie Gould
Charles "Honi" Coles
Tito Suarez
Neal Jones
Billy Kostecki
"Cousin Brucie" Morrow
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