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Dirty Dancing, 1987

Starring: Patrick Swayze, Jennifer Grey

Directed by: Emile Ardolino

Written by: Eleanor Bergstein

Language: English

Country: USA

Runtime: 100 min

MPAA Rating:

Rating:6.4

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Dirty Dancing can be described as feel good, sexy, and sentimental. The plot revolves around dancers, teenage love, and an unlikely couple. The main genres are drama, romance, and music-oriented. In terms of style, Dirty Dancing has a Hollywood tone and is a melodrama. In approach, it is serious and realistic. It is set, at least in part, at a resort. Dirty Dancing is located in the USA. It takes place in the 1960s. The soundtrack is pop. Dirty Dancing has received attention for being a modern classic and an Oscar winner. It is well suited for a girls' night, a date night, and teens.

Summary of Dirty Dancing

Baby (Jennifer Grey) is one listless summer away from the Peace Corps. Hoping to enjoy her youth while it lasts, she's disappointed when her summer plans deposit her at a sleepy resort in the Catskills with her parents. Her luck turns around, however, when the resort's dance instructor, Johnny (Patrick Swayze), enlists Baby as his new partner, and the two fall in love. Baby's father forbids her from seeing Johnny, but she's determined to help him perform the last big dance of the summer.

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Language:	English
Country:	USA
Release date:	17 August 1987
Runtime:	100 min
Awards:	Academy Awards

Awards

Awarded Best Original Song at the 1987 Academy Awards

Donald Markowitz for Best Original Song at the 1987 Academy Awards

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Patrick Swayze

as Johnny Castle

Jennifer Grey

as Frances 'Baby' Houseman

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TV Guide

One problem with the film is that it does nothing to endear the Catskill social setting to an audience; the inhabitants seem to be competing for awards in obnoxiousness. Full Review

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by: Sandra Contreras

The Globe and Mail (Toronto)

Dirty Dancing is "Flashdance" with a triple-digit IQ. Full Review

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by: Jay Scott

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Classic

It really is just an absolute classic. Fun yet touching. Great watch for all ages (almost) Read and rate it

16.September.2012
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by: Zainab
Zainab rated this movie10/10Must See

A favorite

This movie is so much fun. I love all the dance movies and well as the character 'baby'. I can watch this movie over and over! Read and rate it

06.October.2008
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by: troyyoyo
troyyoyo rated this movie0/10

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