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Take the Lead

6.920061h 58mPG-13MovieDramaMusic

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.

DirectorLiz Friedlander
WriterDianne Houston
ProducersMark Kaufman·Michelle Grace

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Cast · Directed by Liz Friedlander

Antonio Banderas
Antonio Banderas
Pierre Dulaine
Rob Brown
Rob Brown
Rock
Yaya DaCosta
Yaya DaCosta
LaRhette
Alfre Woodard
Alfre Woodard
Augustine James
John Ortiz
John Ortiz
Mr. Temple
Laura Benanti
Laura Benanti
Tina
Katya Virshilas
Katya Virshilas
Morgan
Jenna Dewan
Jenna Dewan
Sasha
Jasika Nicole
Jasika Nicole
Egypt
Jo Chim
Jo Chim
Gretchen
Dante Basco
Dante Basco
Ramos
Elijah Kelley
Elijah Kelley
Danjou

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