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Dirty Dancing (1987)

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First dance. First love. The time of your life.

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Emile Ardolino
  • Profile picture of Jennifer Grey
    Frances 'Baby' Houseman Jennifer Grey
  • Profile picture of Patrick Swayze
    Johnny Castle Patrick Swayze
  • Profile picture of Jerry Orbach
    Dr. Jake Houseman Jerry Orbach
  • Profile picture of Cynthia Rhodes
    Penny Johnson Cynthia Rhodes
  • Profile picture of Jack Weston
    Max Kellerman Jack Weston
  • Profile picture of Jane Brucker
    Lisa Houseman Jane Brucker
  • Profile picture of Kelly Bishop
    Marjorie Houseman Kelly Bishop
  • Profile picture of Lonny Price
    Neil Kellerman Lonny Price

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