Tap

1989
PG-13
1h 51m

IMDb RATING

6.6/10

1.9K

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Just released from prison, Max Washington must decide which of his previous professions to return to: burglary or tap-dancing.Just released from prison, Max Washington must decide which of his previous professions to return to: burglary or tap-dancing.Just released from prison, Max Washington must decide which of his previous professions to return to: burglary or tap-dancing.

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IMDb RATING

6.6/10

1.9K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 1 win & 3 nominations

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Trivia
Many of the dance scenes were shot in single takes and at wide angles to show that the dancers were really doing all the steps.

Goofs
When Little Mo (Sammy Davis Jr.) is talking to Max (Gregory Hines) and first shouts out "Challenge" to the other dancers, he is wearing a white do-rag on his head. As the dancers run up and join him in the dance room, he is suddenly wearing a hat instead.

Quotes
Max Washington: I don't do it like everyone else, remember?

Crazy credits
During the end credits, the photograph of Bill Bailey animates to show him backsliding (i.e., moon-walking).

Alternate versions
To receive a PG certificate, two uses of 'fuck' were cut from the UK cinema and video releases. These were restored in the 12 rated DVD.

Connections
Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Her Alibi/Three Fugitives/Lawrence of Arabia/Kinjite: Forbidden Subjects/Voices of Sarafina (1989)

Soundtracks
Max's Theme
(Instrumental)
Written and Performed on soundtrack background by Stanley Clarke

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Featured review

A mans' decisions

This is a fine performance by Gregory Hines as a extremely talented tap dancer who also uses his flexibility and physical agility to be a cat burglar and comes to a crossroad in his life. Sammy Davis Jr. is also very good as an elder hoofer(tap dancer) who is trying to convince him to do the right thing.