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Based on a true story, the film centres on the dashing Pierre Dulaine, an idealistic New York City ballroom dancer who was the subject of the runaway documentary hit MAD HOT BALLROOM (2005). After spying the desperate and violent actions of a young and angry high schooler named Rock, Dulaine becomes intent on channelling his .. Read more
| Starring | Antonio Banderas, Alfre Woodard, Ray Liotta, Rob Brown |
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| Director | Liz Friedlander |
| Genres | Drama, Music/Musical |
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Based on a true story, the film centres on the dashing Pierre Dulaine, an idealistic New York City ballroom dancer who was the subject of the runaway documentary hit MAD HOT BALLROOM (2005). After spying the desperate and violent actions of a young and angry high schooler named Rock, Dulaine becomes intent on channelling his talent into the service of troubled youth, and almost immediately approaches Rock's tough but well-meaning high school principal (Alfre Woodward) with the idea of teaching ballroom dancing to detention students.
| Starring | Antonio Banderas, Alfre Woodard, Ray Liotta, Rob Brown, Dante Basco, Lyriq Bent, John Ortiz, Jenna Dewan, Yaya Da Costa, Dianne Houston, Laura Benanti |
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| Director | Liz Friedlander |
| Studio | ENTERTAINMENT IN VIDEO |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 48 mins |
| Certificate | |
| Genres | Drama, Music/Musical |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | Production year: 2006 To Rent: DVD: 11 Sep 2006 |
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Hot!
They just don't make good dance movies like this anymore! Antonio sizzled when he showed his students how it's done.
If you like Dirty ... read more »
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hot & antonio banderas
who doesn't want antonio banderas as their dance teacher? detention just got interesting and HOT. Please yourself and help yourself, being the choices for ... read more »
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Good start then downhill.
I found this film started off great but went downhill after that which is a real shame because i was really enjoying it one minute and waiting for it to finish ... read more »
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take the lead
This film was predictable to a degree but soooooooooooooo worth it just to hear antonio speak and dance - wonderful :) A very feel good movie
makes ... read more »