CinemaOSMovie · 2006 · 1h 58m · PG-13
Take the Lead

Never Follow

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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.

Directed byLiz Friedlander

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 58m
Language
EN
Released
March 17, 2006
Budget
$30,000,000
Revenue
$65,742,992
Studios
New Line CinemaTiara Blu Films

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Trailers & teasers

1 video
TAKE THE LEAD Trailer

TAKE THE LEAD Trailer

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
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

Morgan

Jenna Dewan

Jenna Dewan

Sasha

Jasika Nicole

Jasika Nicole

Egypt

Jo Chim

Gretchen

Creative team
Directed by
Liz Friedlander
Liz Friedlander
Written by
Dianne Houston
Produced by
Christopher Godsick
Diane Nabatoff
Diane Nabatoff

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