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WHEN YOU'VE GOT ONE SHOT AT THE TOP YOU'VE GOT TO MOVE.
1985 | 110m | English

(870 votes)

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Eight young people from Ohio who are dancers, come to New York, to compete in a major talent competition. But when they get there, they learn that they have to wait some time before they take part in it. So they try to do their best to survive in the Big Apple before competition, and get some lessons about the real World.
Release Date: Feb 15, 1985
Director: Sidney Poitier
Writer: Richard Wesley, Timothy March
Genres: Drama, Music
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Production Companies Columbia Pictures, Tri-Star-Delphi III Productions, Verdon-Cedric Productions
Box Office Revenue: $0
Budget: $0
Updates Updated: Jan 30, 2026
Entered: Apr 26, 2024
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Name Character
John Scott Clough Matt Sherman
Don Franklin Michael Stafford
Tamara Mark June Wolsky
Tracy Silver Meryl Stanton
Cindy McGee Francine Hackett
Gretchen Palmer Valerie Thompson
Monique Cintron Rita Diaz
Debra Varnado Debbie Hughes
Noel Conlon Mr. Stanton
Karen Kopins Susan Granger
Irene Worth Ida Sabol
Sam McMurray Clem Friedkin
David White Mr. Sabol
Constance Towers Jessie Granger
Michael DeLorenzo Caesar Lopez
Doris Belack Mrs. Gilroy
Robin Bach Mark Dalton
Phyllis Ehrlich Landlady
Bobbi Jordan Mrs. Stanton (as Bobbi Jordon)
Robert DoQui Mr. Hughes
Valentin de Vargas M.C. (as Val de Vargas)
Panos Christi Maitre d'
Paul Ryan Staffer
Stephen Beach Tenement Boy #1 (as Steve Beach)
Tony Cuen Tenement Boy #2
Keith Nisonoff Tenement Boy #3
Hugo Huizar Rico
Derrick Brice Caesar's Gang Member
Kenneth Jezek Caesar's Gang Member
Boogie O'Banion Caesar's Gang Member (as Laura O'Banion)
Regan Patno Caesar's Gang Member
Dorian Sanchez Caesar's Gang Member
Linda Talcott Caesar's Gang Member
Scott Wilder Hoodlum #1
David LeBell Hoodlum #2
Rik Colitti Detective (as Rick Collitti)
Bob Giovane Policeman
Michael Rougas Maitre d'
Jack Heller Boss
Kevin Jay-Greenwood D.J. (as Kevin Jay)
Vince Cannon Head Electrician
Lisa Maurer Restaurant Lady
Bob Lippre Band Leader
David Martinson Band Assistant
Boy George Dancer in Club (uncredited)
Leslie Ferrera Ruelas Dancer (uncredited)
Katherine Hittelman High School Student (uncredited)
Conrad Hurtt Dancer in Club (uncredited)
Amelia Kinkade Dancer (uncredited)
Danny Nero Staffer (uncredited)
Rick Rossovich
Leigh Webster Dancer (uncredited)
Name Job
Sidney Poitier Director
Jack Hayes Original Music Composer
Tom Scott Original Music Composer
Joy Todd Casting
Michael Baugh Art Direction
Harry Keller Editor
Sidney Ray Baldwin Still Photographer
Pat Blymyer Gaffer
Jill Freeman Script Supervisor
Jim Weidman Music Editor
Christopher Koefoed Assistant Editor
Delia Circelli Production Coordinator
Tom McCarthy Jr. Supervising Sound Editor
Candace Allen First Assistant Director
Richard Wesley Screenplay
Timothy March Story
Matthew F. Leonetti Director of Photography
Quincy Jones Executive Music Producer
Eddie Smith Stunt Coordinator
John R. Leonetti First Assistant Camera
James Seidelman Assistant Editor
Name Title
John Veitch Producer
Melville Tucker Executive Producer
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