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Gregory Hines (Actor), Suzzanne Douglas (Actor), Nick Castle (Director) Rated: Parental Guidance Format: DVD
4.4 out of 5 stars 22 customer reviews
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  • Actors: Gregory Hines, Suzzanne Douglas, Sammy Davis Jr, Savion Glover, Joe Morton
  • Directors: Nick Castle
  • Producers: Gary Adelson, Richard Vane
  • Format: PAL
  • Subtitles: Arabic, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: PG
  • Studio: Sony Pictures
  • DVD Release Date: 13 Feb. 2006
  • Run Time: 110 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000BH2TOC
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 22,720 in DVD & Blu-ray (See Top 100 in DVD & Blu-ray)

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Drama starring Gregory Hines. Upon his release from prison for a burglary conviction, Max Washington (Hines) returns to his old haunt, The Hoofer Club - an old tap dancing joint. His ex-girlfriend, Amy (Suzzanne Douglas), is now working at the club as an instructor, and is less than thrilled to see her old flame return. However, Amy's father is delighted that one of his star pupils has re-emerged and convinces Max to get involved with his latest show. Unfortunately, Max's old friends also want to hire him, but for something strictly less than legal.

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With Tap, viewers are reminded of the late Gregory Hines' formidable skills not only as a dancer, but as a dramatic actor. This 1989 film isn't wholly original--the plot borrows from countless movies where the hero is a flawed man trying to do good. The audience is asked to believe he might revert to his ne'r do well ways, but we're confident that the ending will reveal his true, heroic colours. Hines (Will & Grace, White Nights, Running Scared) portrays Max, the son of a tap dancer, as a good-hearted man recently released from prison. Once back home, he's torn between returning to a life of crime for that promised big pay-off, or living up to his dance heritage. Rooting for the latter are Little Mo (a superb Sammy Davis Jr.) and his daughter Amy (Suzzanne Douglas), who want Max to help them take tap dancing back to its glory days. Hines and Davis Jr. are so poetic when they dance that an entire movie showcasing just their tap skills would be worth watching. But the actors bring heart to this charming film, which understands that the line between right and wrong can sometimes be as simple as a tiny misstep. --Jae-Ha Kim, Amazon.com

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4.0 out of 5 starsGregory proving he was tops in taps!
By P. LINDUP on 25 Aug. 2008
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The late Gregory Hines shows his consumate skill in this feast of authentic 'hoofing'. The plot recalls some of those old Warner Bros. plots.An ex-con is released from prison and has to decide between a life of lucrative crime or going straight.What makes the decision more difficult is that his original dance style is considered too good for Broadway. So, Hines has to make do with dancing in racy night-clubs. Highlight of the film is a 'cutting contest' between veteran 'tappers' including Harold Nicholas, Jimmy Slyde, Bunny Briggs, Steve Condos, Sandman Sims and the superb Sammy Davis. Suzzanne Douglas provides the love interest and watch out for 13-year-old Savion Glover as a hero-worshipper. His brief routine almost steals the show!
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5.0 out of 5 starsAwesome tap dance
By web 2.0 on 24 Mar. 2009
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The plot is not the best, but that's not the issue, because all of the classic tap dancers in this movie show their cup of coffee: They challenge that they ain't got no legs anymore! This film shows outstanding performance by Gregory Hines and Sammy Davis JR together with some other famous tap dancers.
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5.0 out of 5 starsAbsolutley delightful
By Diane Deighton on 15 Sept. 2009
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What a delight, such a great movie I cant think why I had never heard of it before. Sometimes a great comes along this is one of them. I want to buy it for all my friends. Wonderful dance scenes, all the old timers giving it all they got. I loved the old grumpy man, what a mover. Sammy brilliant as always. You simply must watch it.

There is a tap dancer in all of us I believe especially after you have watch this movie.. So get prepared to dance the night away..

Di
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5.0 out of 5 starsLoved this Film!
By Ali on 3 Sept. 2010
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If you want to know the history of Tap, here is where to start, the film in itself is brilliant, the story line not so good, but do not be discouraged, with each of the older performers, Sammy Davis Jr, the Sandman etc.. it is great to see them in action though it is worth while looking up information pertaining to them yourselves. Many of the people in the film have now passed, however you will see a wonderful performance by the very young Savion Glover. Worth a watch? Yes!!!
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4.0 out of 5 starsTap dvd
By Valencia on 15 April 2009
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I bought this DVD thinking that it was tap dancing lessons, I also bought Tap Dancing with Susan Bishop. However, this movie is superb! How to be able to tap dance like that, it was a privilege to watch.
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2.0 out of 5 starsTapped out
By Dr. R. W. Leslie on 12 Oct. 2010
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As regards the film, the plot is purest hokum and some of the dialogue is plain embarrassing. There are a few brilliant dance sequences - particularly the "challenge" in which all the oldtimers square off against Gregory Hines - but as a movie swansong for Sammy Davis, this doesn't cut it.
As regards the DVD, the production values seem pretty low: poorly lit scenes with little contrast and low volume sound.
I can't recommend this one.
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5.0 out of 5 starsExcellent film!
By Sarah S on 22 July 2013
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We were talking about older films and this came up as a topic of conversation. After finding it on here and purchasing it, I can honestly say that it's just as good as I remembered! I am a dance film fan though, street dance, step up, flashdance, dirty dancing etc... so if you like any of these then give Tap a go!
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4.0 out of 5 starsGood if you like Tap Dancing
By Regular User on 17 Aug. 2011
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I haven't watched this myself as this was bought as a present for someone who loves Tap Dancing.
Before I am chastised,they have said it was brilliant. So I am pleased to let the world know it is a good present.
I am going to watch it myself so if this needs updating, rest assured I will be back.
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5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

Classic movie with the late great Gregory Hines ! Always been a childhood favourite for me !

Published 4 months ago by Desta Wilson
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

Brilliant

Published 10 months ago by Mr. P. A. Garwood
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

Delighted - this was to replace my VHS copy now and was at a great price.

Published 14 months ago by Raymond Berry
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

love the dancing in this film.

Published 16 months ago by andrew b guest
5.0 out of 5 starsGood

I had this film originally on video and needed to update it to DVD. There are extras from 2005 which I enjoyed. The film is good quality. The story is just as good as I remember.

Published on 27 Mar. 2014 by Judith
4.0 out of 5 starsTapping all the way

A very good film the tap dancing just fantastic, the story it self a bit expected but nice shame Gregory Hines has died

Published on 28 Oct. 2013 by s j irish
5.0 out of 5 starsTap dvd

Excellent film, really enjoyed it. Bought it for my father as he is mad on tap dancing. Had to wait a while for it to arrive but well worth it.

Published on 24 Sept. 2013 by Stephanie Thomas
2.0 out of 5 starsCheap copy

I haven't watched the DVD yet so cannot comment on quality but this is not an original manufacture but a self-made copy with cheap cover. Read more

Published on 20 Aug. 2013 by nana klimek
5.0 out of 5 starsgreat

This film is very entertaining . If you like tap it is a joy to watch. I have played it several times already and love watching the techniques of the dance. Buy it Yes

Published on 23 July 2013 by Rita Ward
5.0 out of 5 starsTAP

LOVELY DVD THE TAP IS AMAZING, GREGORY HINES WAS AN AMAZING TAPPER THIS IS SUCH A WONDERFUL DVD. THANK YOU

Published on 19 Feb. 2013 by christine jones

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