Take the Lead
"Never Follow"
Originally released in 2006. Take the Lead is a drama/music film. directed by Liz Friedlander.
Starring Antonio Banderas, Rob Brown, and Yaya DaCosta
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 17, 2006
19 years ago
Runtime
1h 58m
118 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (729 votes)
Budget
$30M
Production budget
Box Office
$65.7M
2.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $30,000,000
- Revenue
- $65,742,992
Production Companies
- New Line Cinema
- Tiara Blu Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Take the Lead about?
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 ...
Who directed Take the Lead?
Take the Lead was directed by Liz Friedlander.
How long is Take the Lead?
Take the Lead has a runtime of 1 hours and 58 minutes (118 minutes total).
When was Take the Lead released?
Take the Lead was released on March 17, 2006 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Take the Lead?
The main cast of Take the Lead includes Antonio Banderas, Rob Brown, Yaya DaCosta, Alfre Woodard, John Ortiz.
Is Take the Lead worth watching?
Take the Lead has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 729 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.