Dirty Dancing (1987)
Release: August 21, 1987 | Runtime: 1h 40m | Rating: 7.3
Expecting the usual tedium that accompanies a summer in the Catskills with her family, 17-year-old Frances 'Baby' Houseman is surprised to find herself stepping into the shoes of a professional hoofer—and unexpectedly falling in love.
First dance. First love. The time of your life.
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Main cast
- Jennifer Grey as Frances "Baby" Houseman
- Patrick Swayze as Johnny Castle
- Cynthia Rhodes as Penny Johnson
- Neal Jones as Billy Kostecki
- Jerry Orbach as Dr. Jake Houseman
- Kelly Bishop as Marjorie Houseman
- Jane Brucker as Lisa Houseman
- Max Cantor as Robbie Gould
- Jack Weston as Max Kellerman
- Lonny Price as Neil Kellerman
- Wayne Knight as Stan
- Charles "Honi" Coles as Tito Suarez
- "Cousin Brucie" Morrow as Magician
- Paula Trueman as Mrs. Sylvia Schumacher
- Alvin Myerovich as Mr. Sidney Schumacher
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Expecting the usual tedium that accompanies a summer in the Catskills with her family, 17-year-old Frances 'Baby' Houseman is surprised to find herself stepping into the shoes of a professional hoofer—and unexpectedly falling in love.
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