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Movie poster: If You Give a Dance, You Gotta Pay the Band (1972)
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If You Give a Dance, You Gotta Pay the Band

1972 · 73 min TV Movie Drama Comedy
1.0 / 10 · TMDB

Life in a black ghetto isn't easy for 14-year-old Billie Jean Sims, who has a father in jail, a blind grandmother, and a brother with a drug habit. Growing up among drug pushers, prostitutes, and pimps, Billie Jean still has some things going for her: fierce pride, a loyal friend named Fish, and, at last, enough savings to visit her father 1200 miles away in prison.

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Year 1972
Country United States of America
Genre TV Movie, Drama, Comedy
Director Fred Coe
Runtime 73 min.
Rating TMDB: 1.0/10 (1 votes)

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If You Give a Dance, You Gotta Pay the Band is an acquired taste at 1.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A classic from 1972. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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