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1989-02-12 · 111 min · ★ 6.6

Drama · Music

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.

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Directors
Nick Castle
Production companies
TriStar Pictures, Beco Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 9,114,702

Top Cast

Gregory HinesGregory HinesMax Washington
Suzzanne DouglasSuzzanne DouglasAmy Simms
Sammy Davis Jr.Sammy Davis Jr.Little Mo
Savion GloverSavion GloverLouis Simms
Joe MortonJoe MortonNicky
Dick Anthony WilliamsDick Anthony WilliamsFrancis
Sandman  SimsSandman SimsSandman
Bunny BriggsBunny BriggsBunny
Steve CondosSteve CondosSteve
Jimmy SlydeJimmy SlydeSlim
Terrence E. McNallyTerrence E. McNallyBob Wythe
Arthur DuncanArthur DuncanArthur
Harold NicholasHarold NicholasHarold
Barbara PerryBarbara PerryMilly
Lloyd KinoLloyd Kino
Etta JamesEtta JamesBlues Singer
Jeffrey JosephsonJeffrey JosephsonHoward
Timmy CappelloHarry
Leslie MorrisDeneen

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