Take the Lead (2006)

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A 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.

Director: Liz Friedlander
Genre: Drama, Music
Runtime: 118 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Swizz Beatz, Aaron Zigman
Cinematography: Alex Nepomniaschy
Editing: Robert Ivison
Production: New Line Cinema, Tiara Blu Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $30M
Box Office: $66M
Original Language: en

Themes

K-Pop: A Global Phenomenon, Dance Passion

Keywords

dance, dancing master, woman director

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Take the Lead about?
A 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.
Who directed Take the Lead?
Take the Lead was directed by Liz Friedlander.
Who stars in Take the Lead?
Take the Lead stars Antonio Banderas, Rob Brown, Yaya DaCosta, Alfre Woodard, John Ortiz, Laura Benanti.
How long is Take the Lead?
Take the Lead has a runtime of 1h 58m (118 minutes).
What genre is Take the Lead?
Take the Lead is a Drama, Music film.
What is the budget of Take the Lead?
Take the Lead had a budget of $30M.
How much did Take the Lead gross?
Take the Lead grossed $66M worldwide.
Where was Take the Lead produced?
Take the Lead was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Take the Lead?
The themes of Take the Lead include: K-Pop: A Global Phenomenon, Dance Passion.