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"WHEN YOU'VE GOT ONE SHOT AT THE TOP YOU'VE GOT TO MOVE."

1985 1h 50m EN

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5.6

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★5.6TMDB · 14

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Synopsis

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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.

“WHEN YOU'VE GOT ONE SHOT AT THE TOP YOU'VE GOT TO MOVE.”

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Cast

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

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Sidney Poitier
Writers: Richard Wesley, Timothy March
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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41 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Sidney Poitier, shot by Matthew F. Leonetti. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Tom Scott. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Harry Keller shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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5 / 8

CAST

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John Scott Clough and Don Franklin and Tamara Mark carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "WHEN YOU'VE GOT ONE SHOT AT THE TOP YOU'VE GOT TO MOVE.".

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0089129 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 14 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Sidney Poitier directs. Matthew F. Leonetti behind the camera. Tom Scott scores. Harry Keller cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

141 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Directed by Sidney Poitier, shot by Matthew F. Leonetti. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Tom Scott. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Harry Keller shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5John Scott Clough and Don Franklin and Tamara Mark carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "WHEN YOU'VE GOT ONE SHOT AT THE TOP YOU'VE GOT TO MOVE.".
7IMDB entry: tt0089129 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 14 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.