Movie "Take the Lead" - DVD Movies Encyclopedia

Short description of the movie "Take the Lead"

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. One night Dulain is astonished to see a boy, Rock (Rob Brown) destroying his school director's car. The following day Dulaine goes to the school to ask for a job as a dance teacher. The director has little confidence in Dulaine's idea of helping kids (including Rock) in detention to reform through ballroom dance classes. Even the kids, who prefer hip-hop or rap, think it isn't a great idea. Despite criticism from students in his formal dance academy as well as from parents and fellow teachers who believe that the kids need more math and less dance, Dulain catches the students' attention with a tango session. After their initial indifference, they eventually compete in a dance contest; the important thing isn't winning, but making a difference.

Starring actors in "Take the Lead" movie:

Antonio Banderas as a character Pierre Dulaine Antonio Banderas also starred in the next movies: "The 13th Warrior" in a role of Ahmed Ibn Fahdlan Ibn Al Abbas Ibn Rashid Ibn Hamad; "Once Upon a Time in Mexico" in a role of El Mariachi; "The Body" in a role of Father Matt Gutierrez; "Four Rooms" in a role of Man (segment "Misbehavers, The"); "Frida" in a role of David Alfaro Siqueiros; "Desperado" in a role of El Mariachi; "Shrek 2" in a role of Puss In Boots; "Assassins" in a role of Miguel Bain; "Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles" in a role of Armand; "Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over" in a role of Gregorio Cortez; "The Mask of Zorro" in a role of Alejandro Murrieta/Zorro; "Original Sin" in a role of Luis Antonio Vargas; "The Legend of Zorro" in a role of Zorro/Alejandro; "Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever" in a role of Agent Jeremiah Ecks; "Shrek the Third" in a role of Puss In Boots; "Never Talk to Strangers" in a role of Tony Ramirez; "Bordertown" in a role of Alfonso Diaz; "Femme Fatale" in a role of Nicolas Bardo; "Evita" in a role of Che; "My Mom's New Boyfriend" in a role of Tommy; "Shrek the Halls" in a role of Puss in Boots; "Spy Kids" in a role of Gregorio Cortez; "Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams" in a role of Gregorio Cortez; "The Other Man" in a role of Ralph; "Chevolution" in a role of Himself; "Shrek Forever After" in a role of Puss in Boots;

Rob Brown as a character Rock Rob Brown also starred in the next movies: "Stop-Loss" in a role of Isaac 'Eyeball' Butler; "The Express" in a role of Ernie Davis; "Coach Carter" in a role of Kenyon Stone; "Finding Forrester" in a role of Jamal Wallace;

Yaya DaCosta as a character LaRhette Yaya DaCosta also starred in the next movies: "Honeydripper" in a role of China Doll; "The Messenger" in a role of Monica Washington;

Alfre Woodard as a character Principal Augustine James Alfre Woodard also starred in the next movies: "K-PAX"; "The Forgotten" in a role of Det. Anne Pope; "A Wrinkle in Time" in a role of Mrs. Whatsit; "Dinosaur" in a role of Plio; "How to Make an American Quilt" in a role of Marianna; "Primal Fear" in a role of Judge Miriam Shoat; "Scrooged" in a role of Grace Cooley; "Heart and Souls" in a role of Penny Washington; "The Family That Preys" in a role of Alice Pratt; "Star Trek: First Contact" in a role of Lily Sloane; "Extremities" in a role of Patricia; "American Violet" in a role of Alma Roberts; "The Wild Thornberrys Movie" in a role of Akela;

John Ortiz as a character Joe Temple John Ortiz also starred in the next movies: "Sgt. Bilko" in a role of Pvt. Luis Clemente; "Miami Vice" in a role of Jose Yero; "The Opportunists" in a role of Ismail Espinoza; "Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem" in a role of Sheriff Morales; "Carlito's Way" in a role of Guajiro; "Pride and Glory" in a role of Ruben Santiago; "Fast & Furious 4" in a role of Antonio Braga; "Two Lovers" in a role of Jose Cordero;

Laura Benanti as a character Tina Laura Benanti starred only in the movie "Take the Lead"

Jonathan Malen as a character Kurd Jonathan Malen also starred in the next movies: "Swarmed" in a role of Rafe; "Charlie Bartlett" in a role of Jordan Sunder; "The River King" in a role of Nathaniel Gibb;

Jasika Nicole as a character Egypt Jasika Nicole also starred in the next movies: "She's Out of My League" in a role of Wendy;

Shawand Mckenzie as a character Big Girl Shawand Mckenzie starred only in the movie "Take the Lead"

Dante Basco as a character Ramos Dante Basco also starred in the next movies: "Biker Boyz" in a role of Philly; "Hook" in a role of Rufio, King of the Lost Boys; "Blood and Bone" in a role of Pinball; "The Perfect Weapon" in a role of Jimmy Ho; "Fist of the North Star" in a role of Bat;

Elijah Kelley as a character Danjou Elijah Kelley also starred in the next movies: "Hairspray" in a role of Seaweed J. Stubbs; "Rome & Jewel" in a role of Ben;

Jenna Dewan as a character Sasha Jenna Dewan also starred in the next movies: "Step Up" in a role of Nora Clark; "The Grudge 2" in a role of Sally; "American Virgin" in a role of Priscilla; "The Six Wives of Henry Lefay";

Marcus T. Paulk as a character Eddie Marcus T. Paulk also starred in the next movies: "Another Cinderella Story" in a role of Dustin; "Taking 5" in a role of Lincoln;

Brandon D. Andrews as a character Monster Brandon D. Andrews starred only in the movie "Take the Lead"

Lauren Collins as a character Caitlin Lauren Collins starred only in the movie "Take the Lead"