Take the Lead
Take the Lead is a 2006 American drama dance film directed by Liz Friedlander and starring Antonio Banderas as dance instructor Pierre Dulaine. The story is based on Dulaine's experiences as a ballroom dancer who volunteers to teach dance in the New York public school system, eventually collaborating with his students to create a new style of dance.
ReleasedMar 17, 2006
Budget$30M
Box Office$66M
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1
Jenna Dewan
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11.6
2
Antonio Banderas
Pierre Dulaine
3.8
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Laura Benanti
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2.0
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Alfre Woodard
Augustine James
1.2
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John Ortiz
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0.9
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Dante Basco
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0.8
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