Read the take the lead movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on. Aug 25, 2011 argentine tango danced by anthony dexter and patricia medina in valentino 1951 duration. Banderas stars as pierre dulaine, a ballroom dancer who took his. Antonio banderas the legend of zorro plays a former professional dancer who volunteers to teach dance in the new york public school system. The program teaches kids the classic ballroom dances like the waltz, tango, foxtrot, rumba, swing and. Banderas stars as pierre dulaine, a ballroom dancer who took his dance lessons into new york public schools and used the art of ballroom dancing to teach students life lessons in discipline and respect. Antonio banderas takes a teaching job in a new york city public school, he meets ridicule from the streetwise students, who scoff at the notion of. Antonio banderas provides a commanding presence and is believable on the dance floor. Dancing with the hesitant stars of take the lead mtv.
But from there, take the lead has only two left feet. Antonio banderas the tango scene from the film, take. Antonio banderas is a prizewinning ballroom dancer and instructor from manhattan who volunteers his services to a high school in one of the roughest neighborhoods in the bronx. Antonio banderas the tango scene from the film, take the. Feb 18, 2014 antonio banderas can make anything sound sexy duration. Mar 14, 2006 take the lead after witnessing an act of vandalism by a young student, dance teacher pierre dulaine is inspired to start teaching ballroom dancing to detention pupils at a deprived innercity school. Take the lead puts dulaine in a tough urban high school taking over a detention room full of delinquents. Antonio banderas, alfre woodard, rob brown, yaya dacosta, dante basco. It also stars alfre woodard, john ortiz, rob brown, yaya dacosta, dante basco, elijah kelley, and jenna dewan. Antonio banderas and yaya dacosta in take the lead 2006 jasika nicole at an event for. Thats the sinking feeling i got while watching take the lead, one of the years most uninspired inspirational stories. Take the lead begins with rudeness, ends with good manners, and argues that poor inner city schools can be redeemed by ballroom dancing. True story proves inspirational in take the lead dvd. Maybe i side with the math teacher in the movie a little because i also taught math.
For the most part, his young costars are capable actors and dancers. Soundtrack to the sexy, edgy, musicintense new line cinema film starring antonio banderas. Hd antonio banderas take the lead tango scene youtube. Take the lead 2006 stream and watch online moviefone. Culled from the reallife experiences of pierre dulaine banderas, take the lead warps and sanitizes these facts until they adhere rigorously to the rules of the genre. Apr 07, 2006 that is the plot of the new movie, take the lead, starring antonio banderas. Jun 30, 2015 antonio banderas take the lead tango scene. Take the lead is a 2006 drama dance film directed by liz friedlander and starring antonio banderas as dance instructor pierre dulaine, the founder of dancing classrooms. Antonio banderas as pierre dulaine and anna dimitrie melamed as his dance partner in take the lead. Lets dancetake the lead vs mask of zorroantonio banderas by. With antonio banderas, rob brown, yaya dacosta, alfre woodard. Antonio banderas, pierre dulaine discuss take the lead.
A ballroom dancer antonio banderas uses his skills to reach out to a crew of troubled teens. Take the lead 2006 soundtrack complete list of songs. Take the lead is a 2006 american drama dance film directed by liz friedlander and starring antonio banderas as dance instructor pierre dulaine, the founder of dancing classrooms. There is a more pessimistic view of urban high schools in another movie opening today, american. Antonio banderas take the lead tango scene youtube. The real story of a dance teacher who believed in the talent of a group of problem kids. Based on a true story, take the lead delivers excitement, passion, laughs, and a handful of standup and cheer moments. Inspired by a true story, antonio banderas stars as internationally acclaimed ballroom dancer pierre dulane in the energetic and moving film take the lead. If it was just another dance film, take the lead might be. Although based in new york city, it was filmed in toronto.
Similarly, antonio banderas creates a compelling, debonair instructor who we want to root for. The movie opens nationwide april 7, 2006, and is based on the life of ballroom dancer dulaine. Antonio banderas take the lead tango scene elisa liliana locatelli. That is the plot of the new movie, take the lead, starring antonio banderas. A twist which, on the plus side, director liz friedlander takes advantage of with polished dance scenes and evocative visuals. Antonio banderas is spectacular as pierre dulaine, a reallife dance teacher, and it is one of his best performances ever. Released april 7th, 2006, take the lead stars antonio banderas, rob brown, alfre woodard, yaya dacosta the pg movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 57 min, and received a score of 55 out of 100. Inspired by a true story, antonio banderas stars as internationally acclaimed ballroom dancer pierre dulane in the energetic and moving film. Antonio banderas take the lead tango scene when internationally renowned dancer pierre dulaine antonio banderas takes a teaching job in a new york city public school, he meets ridicule from the streetwise students, who scoff at the notion of ballroom dancing. Take the lead dvd, 2006, widescreen edition for sale. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comic con sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Dance is transformative antonio banderas and director liz friedlander discuss their movie take the leadand the inspirational teacher its based on.
One night dulain is astonished to see a boy, rock rob brown destroying his school directors car. Listen to and download the music, ost, score, list of songs and trailers. No one but antonio banderas could have played the lead for this kind of film. Musical selections include new hip hop selections as well as creative mash ups of classicalstandards combined with hip hop elements. An accomplished dancerperformer in his own right, banderas has the charisma and panache needed to play the perfect. Sep 18, 2011 based on a true story, the movie tells of the struggle of a dance teacher, pierre dulain antonio banderas, to give to a group of problem kids a second chance by exploring their dance skills.
Dancing with the hesitant stars of take the lead video director, untested dancer, modelturnedactress take a chance on ballroomhiphop film. Antonio banderas in a charismatic lead role, and looking like he was born in a tuxedo. The ultimate movies broadcast show 2,898,697 views. When dulane volunteers to teach dance in the new york public school. In new york, the polite dance instructor pierre dulaine sees a black teenager vandalizing the car of the director of a public school and on the. Dance is transformative antonio banderas and director liz friedlander discuss their movie take the lead and the inspirational teacher its based on. Antonio banderas, alfre woodard, dante basco, jenna dewantatum, rob brown, jasika nicole in take the lead.
See more ideas about antonio, handsome men, movie stars. Diane nabatoff at an event for take the lead 2006 antonio banderas and katya virshilas in take the lead. The twist here is the addition of ballroom dancing. Take the lead 2006 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Based on a true story, the movie tells of the struggle of a dance teacher, pierre dulain antonio banderas, to give to a group of problem kids a second chance by exploring their dance skills.
Antonio banderas uses his skills to reach out to a crew of troubled teens. When an acclaimed ballroom dancer volunteers to teach in the new york public. Antonio banderas and laura benanti, who both star in this film together, were previously on broadway. Take the lead 2006 when internationally renowned dancer pierre dulaine antonio banderas takes a teaching job in a new york city public school, he meets ridicule from the streetwise students. Take the lead starring antonio banderas take the lead, starring antonio banderas, is based on the true story of pierre dulaine and the pioneering new york city dance program called dancing classrooms.
When dulane volunteers to teach dance in the new york public school system, his background first clashes with his students tastes. The only thing wrong with this vision, i suspect, is that it works for the ballroom dancers but not for the gangbangers, who continue on their chosen careers. Mar 16, 2006 all 44 songs from the take the lead 2006 movie soundtrack, with scene descriptions. The film is a contemporary version of dangerous minds meets strictly ballroom. Take the lead is a 2006 american drama dance film directed by liz friedlander and starring antonio banderas as dance instructor pierre dulaine, the founder. Watch take the lead movie trailers, exclusive videos, interviews from the cast, movie clips and more at. One was a documentary 2005s mad hot ballroom the other was 2006s take the lead with antonio banderas as dulaine. Antonio banderas, an incredibly attractive dance instructor, takes on a group. Oct 19, 2014 yummy antonio banderas how i would love just to meet him. He is the recipient of numerous accolades, including a cannes best actor award and nominations for a tony award, an academy award, two primetime emmy awards and five golden globe awards banderas began his acting career with a series of films by.
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