Footloose

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6.6	IMDB rating

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Directed by

Herbert Ross

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Kevin Bacon
Ren

Lori Singer
Ariel

John Lithgow
Rev. Shaw Moore

Dianne Wiest
Vi Moore

Chris Penn
Willard

Sarah Jessica Parker
Rusty

John Laughlin
Woody

Elizabeth Gorcey
Wendy Jo

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Dean Pitchford
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A Time To Dance

15 years, 12 months ago at May 13 4:24

Dream

2 votes

My Favorite Quote!

Ren: You like Men At Work?
Willard: what men?
Ren: Men at work.
Willard: well where do they work?
Ren: No, they're a music group.
Willard: well what do they call themselves?
Ren: Oh no! What about the Police?
Willard: What about 'em?
Ren: You ever heard them?
Willard: No, but I seen them. read more

An average movie

13 years, 2 months ago at Mar 2 9:36

johanlefourbe

2 votes

I wasn’t really sure what to expect from this flick but since it is pretty much a classic from the 80’s, I was quite eager to check it out. Well, to be honest, I really had a hard time to care about the damned thing. I mean, I always had some discussions with my wife who always argued that the 80’s was the best decade either but I always believed that the 80’s were actually pretty lame and... read more

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12 years, 5 months ago at Nov 25 7:48

KVSmiley

2 votes

Typische jaren ’80 film met een coole Bacon. Lithgow is subliem in zijn rol van dominee. Film voelt niet gedateerd aan, op de kledij en muziek na.

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Description: Classic tale of teen rebellion and repression features a delightful combination of dance choreography and realistic and touching performances. When teenager Ren and his family move from big-city Chicago to a small town in the West, he's in for a real case of culture shock. Though he tries hard to fit in, the streetwise Ren can't quite believe he's living in a place where rock music and dancing are illegal. There is one small pleasure, however: Ariel, a troubled but lovely blonde with a jealous boyfriend. and a Bible-thumping minister, who is responsible for keeping the town dance-free. Ren and his classmates want to do away with ... (more)

Release date: 17 February 1984
UPC: 097360158946

Tags: Drama (26), Dancing (15), Music (14), Musical (13), Romance (12), 1984 (12), 1980s (11), High School (8), Teen (7), Comedy (6), Dance (6), Usa (4), Kevin Bacon (4), 80s (4), Small Towns (3), Coming Of Age (3), 80's (2), Essential Cinema (2), Teenage (2), Paramount Pictures (2)

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