A Chorus Line

1985

PG-13

1h 57m

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6.2/10

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A group of dancers congregate on the stage of a Broadway theatre to audition for a new musical production directed by Zach. After the initial eliminations, seventeen hopefuls remain, among them Cassie, who once had a tempestuous romantic relationship with Zach. She is desperate enough for work to humble herself and audition for him; whether he's willing to let professionalism overcome his personal feelings about their past remains to be seen.

Directors

Richard Attenborough

Writers

Michael Bennett(musical by)

Nicholas Dante(musical by)

James Kirkwood Jr.(musical by)

Stars

Michael Douglas

Alyson Reed

Terrence Mann

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Zach

Cassie

Larry

Richie

Sheila

Bebe

Val

Judy

Maggie

Paul

Morales

Kristine

Greg

Connie

Kim

Bobby

Mike

Directors

Richard Attenborough

Writers

Michael Bennett(musical by)

Nicholas Dante(musical by)

James Kirkwood Jr.(musical by)

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7/10

For what it is--a slice-of-life of a group of people, trying to make the big-time and at least be able to say that they were on Broadway--it's a fine work. I admit I haven't seen the stage play--which many sources say is far superior to this filmic adaptation. I'm rather surprised that: a) Michael Douglas gets star status here, or is even involved. He doesn't dance here. The film would have worked so much better if it showed his character showing some dance moves and getting across to the dancers what he wanted. Both his character would have connected better with the dancers, and he would have connected better with filmgoers; and b) that Lord Richard Attenborough got involved with this: It's definitely not his forte or cup of tea. Perhaps he wanted to expand his directorial palette, or that some of his influences were masters of the genre, such as Lubitsch or Minnelli. Personally, I wish I knew, for he has done much better work in his career. Overall, not one of the better of contemporary (post-1970) musicals, but worth seeing once, if renting or seeing that it's coming on TV. Not a top purchase priority, unless you are a Douglas or Attenborough completest, and then prepare to be disappointed.

talisencrw11 Apr, 2016