That's Dancing!(1985)
That's Dancing! Synopsis
A documentary film about dancing on the screen, from its origins after the invention of the movie camera, over the movie musical from the late 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, and 60s, up to the break dance and music videos from the 80s.
That's Dancing! (1985) is a documentary and music film directed by Jack Haley Jr., released on January 18, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Mikhail Baryshnikov, Ray Bolger, Sammy Davis Jr. and Gene Kelly. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 22 ratings.
- Director:
- Jack Haley Jr.
- Writers:
- Jack Haley Jr.
- Composer:
- Henry Mancini
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
That's Dancing! (1985) Trailer
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That's Dancing - Trailer
Trailer
That's Dancing 1985 TV trailer
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That's Dancing! Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mikhail Baryshnikov
as Self - Host
Ray Bolger
as Self - Host
Sammy Davis Jr.
as Self - Host
Gene Kelly
as Self - Host
Liza Minnelli
as Self - Host
- Tommy Abbott
Tommy Abbott
as 'West Side Story' dancer
Fred Astaire
as Self (archive footage)
Robert Banas
as 'West Side Story ' dancer
Jennifer Beals
- David Bean
David Bean
as 'West Side Story' dancer
Francesca Bellini
as 'West Side Story' dancer
Busby Berkeley
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Jack Haley Jr., written by Jack Haley Jr..
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That's Dancing! Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 22 ratings.
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That's Dancing! – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch That's Dancing! online?
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That's Dancing! (1985) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, 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 That's Dancing!?
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The main cast of That's Dancing! (1985) includes Mikhail Baryshnikov, Ray Bolger, Sammy Davis Jr., Gene Kelly and Liza Minnelli. The film was directed by Jack Haley Jr.. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was That's Dancing! released?
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That's Dancing! was released on January 18, 1985 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is That's Dancing! worth watching?
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That's Dancing! (1985) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 22 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for That's Dancing!?
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