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Release Date: 2006

Cast: Jenna Dewan, Marcus T. Paulk, Laura Benanti, Antonio Banderas, Katya Virshilas, Yaya Da Costa, Jasika Nicole, Lauren Collins, Dante Basco, Jonathan Malen, Rob Brown, Alfre Woodard

Categories: Movies, Drama Film, Dance Film, Musical, Biopic [Feature]

Take the Lead is a movie starring Antonio Banderas, Rob Brown, Alfre Woodard, Dante Basco, Marcus T. Paulk, Jenna Dewan, Lauren Collins and also features former America's Next Top Model contestant, Yaya DaCosta. The film was released in mainstream cinema on April 7, 2006. Although based in New York City, the film was filmed in Toronto, and used stock footage of various New York City locations. The movie is based on the life of Pierre Dulaine, a well-known ballroom dancer and a dance instructor, known for 'Dancing Classrooms'. Rock (Rob Brown), the film's underdog protagonist, arrives at a... MORE

Take the Lead is a movie starring Antonio Banderas, Rob Brown, Alfre Woodard, Dante Basco, Marcus T. Paulk, Jenna Dewan, Lauren Collins and also features former America's Next Top Model contestant, Yaya DaCosta. The film was released in mainstream cinema on April 7, 2006. Although based in New York City, the film was filmed in Toronto, and used stock footage of various New York City locations. The movie is based on the life of Pierre Dulaine, a well-known ballroom dancer and a dance instructor, known for 'Dancing Classrooms'. Rock (Rob Brown), the film's underdog protagonist, arrives at a school dance with a water-damaged ticket and is denied entrance by Mr. Temple (John Ortiz) and Principal James (Alfre Woodard). Rock leaves and encounters some thugs, who lead him to vandalize Principal James' car. Pierre Dulaine (Antonio Banderas), a classical dance instructor, catches Rock in the act, but Rock runs away before Pierre can question him further. The next morning at the school, Pierre waits to see the principal as Mr. Temple discusses the detention program with Principal James. As he waits, he repeatedly opens doors for women and even stand as they walk by. A student, Eddie (Marcus LESS