Take the Lead(2006)
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Take the Lead 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.
Take the Lead (2006) is a drama and music film directed by Liz Friedlander, released on March 17, 2006 with a runtime of 1h 58m. It stars Antonio Banderas, Rob Brown, Yaya DaCosta and Alfre Woodard. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 760 ratings.
- Director:
- Liz Friedlander
- Writers:
- Dianne Houston
- Producers:
- Christopher Godsick, Michelle Grace, Diane Nabatoff
- Cinematographer:
- Alex Nepomniaschy
- Composer:
- Swizz Beatz
- Production:
- New Line Cinema, Tiara Blu Films
- Budget:
- $30,000,000
- Revenue:
- $65,742,992
- Status:
- Released
Take the Lead (2006) Trailer
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Take the Lead Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Take the Lead.
TAKE THE LEAD Trailer
Trailer
Antonio Banderas - Take the Lead - Tango scene
Clip
The Power of Dance
Featurette
TAKE THE LEAD Trailer - AddictiveTV Remix
Featurette
Take the Lead Cast & Crew
Main cast
Antonio Banderas
as Pierre Dulaine
Rob Brown
as Rock
Yaya DaCosta
as LaRhette
Alfre Woodard
as Augustine James
John Ortiz
as Mr. Temple
Laura Benanti
as Tina
- Katya Virshilas
Katya Virshilas
as Morgan
Jenna Dewan
as Sasha
Jasika Nicole
as Egypt
- Jo Chim
Jo Chim
as Gretchen
Dante Basco
as Ramos
Elijah Kelley
as Danjou
Key crew
Directed by Liz Friedlander, written by Dianne Houston, produced by Christopher Godsick, Michelle Grace and Diane Nabatoff.
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Take the Lead Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 760 ratings.
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Take the Lead – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Take the Lead online?
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Take the Lead (2006) is available to stream on Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Take the Lead?
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The main cast of Take the Lead (2006) includes Antonio Banderas, Rob Brown, Yaya DaCosta, Alfre Woodard and John Ortiz. The film was directed by Liz Friedlander. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Take the Lead released?
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Take the Lead was released on March 17, 2006 and runs for 1h 58m.
Is Take the Lead worth watching?
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Take the Lead (2006) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 760 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Take the Lead?
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