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Feb 12, 1989

1h 51m

★ 6.8

Sometimes, no matter what, you can't escape the rhythm.

Overview

Max Washington has just been released from prison after serving time for burglary. He returns to his old hangout, a hoofer club. His old girl friend, Amy, who still works at the club as a Tap instructor, is less than thrilled to see him. Her father, Little Mo, is happy to see him, because he has plans for a show involving Max. In addition, Max's old partners in crime have another job for him.

Genres

Drama

Music

Production Companies

TriStar Pictures

Beco Films

Cast

Gregory Hines

Max Washington

Gregory Hines

Suzzanne Douglas

Amy Simms

Suzzanne Douglas

Sammy Davis Jr.

Little Mo

Sammy Davis Jr.

Savion Glover

Louis Simms

Savion Glover

Joe Morton

Nicky

Joe Morton

Dick Anthony Williams

Francis

Dick Anthony Williams

Sandman Sims

Sandman

Sandman Sims

Bunny Briggs

Bunny

Bunny Briggs

Steve Condos

Steve

Steve Condos

Jimmy Slyde

Slim

Jimmy Slyde

Terrence E. McNally

Bob Wythe

Terrence E. McNally

Arthur Duncan

Arthur

Arthur Duncan

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