Search

Tap

1989, Movie, PG-13, 110 mins

starstarstarstar
TAP is the first film to attempt not only to update tap dancing from the days of Bill Robinson, Fred Astaire, and Gene Kelly, but also to consider the darker side of this truly American art form. After doing time in Sing-Sing for burglary, Max Washington (Gregory Hines), the son of a legendary hoofer, returns to his late father's seedy Harlem dance studio, where he encounters his father's best friend, the ailing Little Mo (Sammy Davis). Haunted by memories of his youth as a ... read more leave a comment
click to playclick to play
Synopsis: A frustrated dancer who turned to crime is getting out of prison with a choice to make - return to the thug life or try to make it as a tap dancer. Plenty of expert hoofing and bracing drama, with Joe Morton.
Free | Starz

Posted: 8/28/2009
click to playclick to play
An ex-con with a background in tap dancing teams up with a veteran hoofer to show the world what they can do. Davis' final screen performance!
Free | Video Detective
Length: 00:32
Posted: 3/17/2008
Full Episode
click to playclick to play
Two days out of prison and looking for action, Max Washington (Gregory Hines) gets involved in a jewel heist with a local crime boss. The lure of a big payoff is tempting, and street-wise Max makes some cunning moves in this spirited story of life on the streets and in the fast lane. Tap is never-ending energy and excitement!
Paid | iTunes
Length: 01:51:06
Posted: 7/25/2008
Full Episode
click to playclick to play
Just released from prison, Max Washington must decide which of his previous professions to return to burglar or tap dancer.
Paid | Amazon Video on Demand
Length: 01:52:00
Posted: 7/20/2008
more Tap videos (5 total videos)
Year: 1989
Rated PG-13

User Rating: (Be the first to rate!)
Add Your Rating: 1 stars2 stars3 stars4 stars5 stars

Cast
Gregory Hines: Max Washington
Suzzanne Douglas: Amy
Sammy Davis Jr.: Little Mo
Savion Glover: Louis
Joe Morton: Nicky
Dick Anthony Williams: Francis

 

more Tap cast & details

Loading...
Advertisement
This Is Spinal Tap [Blu-ray]
Buy This Is Spinal Tap [Blu-ray] from Amazon.com
From MGM Entertainment (Blu-ray)
Average Customer Review: nostarnostarnostarnostarhalfstar
Usually ships in 24 hours
Buy New: $17.99
Rhinoceros Tap: 15 Seriously Silly Songs (Book & CD)
Buy Rhinoceros Tap: 15 Seriously Silly Songs (Book & CD) from Amazon.com
From Workman Publishing Company (Hardcover)
Average Customer Review: nostarnostarnostarnostarhalfstar
Usually ships in 24 hours
Buy New: $11.53

more Tap products

Advertisement