Tap(1989)
Sometimes, no matter what, you can't escape the rhythm.
Tap Synopsis
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.
Tap (1989) is a drama and music film directed by Nick Castle, released on February 12, 1989 with a runtime of 1h 51m. It stars Gregory Hines, Suzzanne Douglas, Sammy Davis Jr. and Savion Glover. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 30 ratings.
- Director:
- Nick Castle
- Writers:
- Nick Castle
- Producers:
- Richard Vane, Gary Adelson
- Cinematographer:
- David Gribble
- Composer:
- James Newton Howard
- Production:
- TriStar Pictures, Beco Films
- Revenue:
- $9,114,702
- Status:
- Released
Tap (1989) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Tap before you stream it.
Tap Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gregory Hines
as Max Washington
Suzzanne Douglas
as Amy Simms
Sammy Davis Jr.
as Little Mo
Savion Glover
as Louis Simms
Joe Morton
as Nicky
Dick Anthony Williams
as Francis
Sandman Sims
as Sandman
Bunny Briggs
as Bunny
Steve Condos
as Steve
Jimmy Slyde
as Slim
Terrence E. McNally
as Bob Wythe
Arthur Duncan
as Arthur
Key crew
Directed by Nick Castle, written by Nick Castle, produced by Richard Vane and Gary Adelson.
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Tap Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 30 ratings.
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Tap – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Tap online?
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Tap (1989) 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 Tap?
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The main cast of Tap (1989) includes Gregory Hines, Suzzanne Douglas, Sammy Davis Jr., Savion Glover and Joe Morton. The film was directed by Nick Castle. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Tap released?
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Tap was released on February 12, 1989 and runs for 1h 51m.
Is Tap worth watching?
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Tap (1989) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 30 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 Tap?
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Yes. The official Tap trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.