Dirty Dancing
“First dance. First love. The time of your life.”
1987•PG-13•1h 40m•7.3•Released
DramaMusicRomance
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.
Director
Emile Ardolino
Writer
Eleanor Bergstein
Budget
$6M
Revenue
$215M
Languages
English
Studio
Great American Films Limited Partnership
Cast
Jennifer Grey
Baby Houseman
Patrick Swayze
Johnny Castle
Jerry Orbach
Jake Houseman
Cynthia Rhodes
Penny Johnson
Jack Weston
Max Kellerman
Jane Brucker
Lisa Houseman
Kelly Bishop
Marjorie Houseman
Lonny Price
Neil Kellerman
Max Cantor
Robbie Gould
Charles "Honi" Coles
Tito Suarez
Neal Jones
Billy Kostecki
"Cousin Brucie" Morrow
Magician
Wayne Knight
Stan
Paula Trueman
Mrs. Schumacher
Alvin Myerovich
Mr. Schumacher
Production
Company
Great American Films Limited Partnership
Company
Vestron Pictures
Producer
Linda Gottlieb
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