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Dirty Dancing
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Dirty Dancing

1987-08-21 · 100 min · ★ 7.3

Drama · Music · Romance

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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Directors
Emile Ardolino
Production companies
Great American Films Limited Partnership, Vestron Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 6,000,000
Revenue
USD 214,577,242

Top Cast

Jennifer GreyJennifer GreyBaby Houseman
Patrick SwayzePatrick SwayzeJohnny Castle
Jerry OrbachJerry OrbachJake Houseman
Cynthia RhodesCynthia RhodesPenny Johnson
Jack WestonJack WestonMax Kellerman
Jane BruckerJane BruckerLisa Houseman
Kelly BishopKelly BishopMarjorie Houseman
Lonny PriceLonny PriceNeil Kellerman
Max CantorMax CantorRobbie Gould
Charles "Honi" ColesTito Suarez
Neal JonesNeal JonesBilly Kostecki
"Cousin Brucie" Morrow"Cousin Brucie" MorrowMagician
Wayne KnightWayne KnightStan
Paula TruemanPaula TruemanMrs. Schumacher
Alvin MyerovichAlvin MyerovichMr. Schumacher
Miranda GarrisonMiranda GarrisonVivian Pressman
Garry GoodrowGarry GoodrowMoe Pressman
Antone PagánAntone PagánStaff Kid
Thomas CannoldBus Boy
Lincoln Michael LlanoDirty Dancer

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