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Take the Lead
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Take the Lead

2006 · 118 min Drama Music
6.9 / 10 · TMDB

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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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

This is quietly operating cinema. No big events, no crisis turns — just people and how they live through what happens to them.

Strengths: atmosphere, actors, accuracy of detail. Weaknesses: the pace isn't for everyone, the ending may feel unresolved.

For people who watch films for feeling, not entertainment.

Director: Liz Friedlander

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: An evening when your mind is at peace. With someone you can sit in silence with after. Wine or tea.

🎭 Cast

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

Katya Virshilas

Morgan

Jenna Dewan

Jenna Dewan

Sasha

Jasika Nicole

Jasika Nicole

Egypt

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Jo Chim

Gretchen

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