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Take the Lead

Never Follow

2006 · PG-13 · 1h 58m

Directed by Liz Friedlander

6.9

TMDB audience score
766 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

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.

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Cast

  • Antonio Banderas
    Pierre Dulaine

  • Rob Brown
    Rock

  • Yaya DaCosta
    LaRhette

  • Alfre Woodard
    Augustine James

  • John Ortiz
    Mr. Temple

  • Laura Benanti
    Tina

  • Katya Virshilas
    Morgan

  • Jenna Dewan
    Sasha

  • Jasika Nicole
    Egypt

  • Jo Chim
    Gretchen

  • Dante Basco
    Ramos

  • Elijah Kelley
    Danjou

  • Marcus T. Paulk
    Eddie

  • Lauren Collins
    Caitlin

  • Lyriq Bent
    Easy

  • Heidi von Palleske
    Laura

  • Jonathan Malen
    Kurd

  • Sharron Matthews
    Mrs. Rosemead