War Dancing - Dance to Win

May 25, 1989

1h 41m

★ 6.2

Off the Street and on Their Feet - They Dance to Win!

Overview

War Dancing tells the tale of Slammer, a small-time hood whose life changes when he is allowed to take part in a music video shoot. He begins to feel that a career in music might get him on the right track, but the video's choreographer dismisses Slammer's attempts at dancing. This gives Slammer the righteous anger he needs to improve his skills and show everybody he can besuccessful.

Genres

Music

Drama

Romance

Production Companies

Ascot Film

Together Production International

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Cast

Amanda

Sally Stewart

Slammer

Carlos Andrés Gómez

Francis Picasso

Daniel Quinn

Billy James

Adrian Paul

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