Dirty Dancing
"First dance. First love. The time of your life."
Originally released in 1987. Dirty Dancing is a drama/music film. directed by Emile Ardolino.
Starring Jennifer Grey, Patrick Swayze, and Cynthia Rhodes
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 21, 1987
38 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (6,389 votes)
Budget
$6M
Production budget
Box Office
$214.6M
35.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jennifer Grey
as Frances "Baby" Houseman
Patrick Swayze
as Johnny Castle
Cynthia Rhodes
as Penny Johnson
Neal Jones
as Billy Kostecki
Jerry Orbach
as Dr. Jake Houseman
Kelly Bishop
as Marjorie Houseman
Jane Brucker
as Lisa Houseman
Max Cantor
as Robbie Gould
Jack Weston
as Max Kellerman
Lonny Price
as Neil Kellerman
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $6,000,000
- Revenue
- $214,577,242
Production Companies
- Great American Films Limited Partnership
- Vestron Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dirty Dancing about?
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 hoo...
Who directed Dirty Dancing?
Dirty Dancing was directed by Emile Ardolino.
How long is Dirty Dancing?
Dirty Dancing has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Dirty Dancing released?
Dirty Dancing was released on August 21, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dirty Dancing?
The main cast of Dirty Dancing includes Jennifer Grey, Patrick Swayze, Cynthia Rhodes, Neal Jones, Jerry Orbach.
Is Dirty Dancing worth watching?
Dirty Dancing has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 6,389 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.