Underplayed Gems

A Chorus Line (1985)

A Chorus Line poster
Directed by
Richard Attenborough
Genre
drama film, musical film, comedy drama, LGBTQ-related film
Country
United States
Runtime
1h 53m
Rated
PG-13
Rating
6.2 of 10 from 200 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A group of dancers audition for spots in a Broadway chorus line. They reveal personal stories and struggles as the director pushes them to show their true selves.

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What happens

A Chorus Line is a 1985 American musical drama film directed by Richard Attenborough, and starring Michael Douglas and Terrence Mann. The screenplay by Arnold Schulman is based on the book of the 1975 stage musical by James Kirkwood Jr. and Nicholas Dante. The songs were composed by Marvin Hamlisch and Edward Kleban. The plot centers on a group of dancers auditioning for a part in a new Broadway musical. Released theatrically by Columbia Pictures on December 9, 1985, the film received mixed reviews from critics and grossed $14.2 million. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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