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6.5 / 10(3 votes)IMDbR19891h 41mGermany, Italy

War Dancing - Dance to Win

Dance to Win

“Off the Street and on Their Feet - They Dance to Win!”

Synopsis

War Dancing tells the tale of Slammer, a small-time hood whose life changes when he is allowed to take part in a music video shoot. He begins to feel that a career in music might get him on the right track, but the video's choreographer dismisses Slammer's attempts at dancing. This gives Slammer the righteous anger he needs to improve his skills and show everybody he can besuccessful.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

December 1, 1989

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Ted Mather
Screenplay & Story
Ted Mather, Erwin C. Dietrich
Original Title
Dance to Win
Country of Origin
Germany, Italy
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 41m
Production Studios
Ascot Film, Together Production International, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Ted Mather

Screenplay & Story

Ted Mather, Erwin C. Dietrich

Department Leadership Roster

Ted Mather

Director

Ted Mather

Writer

Erwin C. Dietrich

Erwin C. Dietrich

Writer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for War Dancing - Dance to Win.

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Frequently Asked Questions About War Dancing - Dance to Win

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is War Dancing - Dance to Win about?

War Dancing tells the tale of Slammer, a small-time hood whose life changes when he is allowed to take part in a music video shoot. He begins to feel that a career in music might get him on the right track, but the video's choreographer dismisses Slammer's attempts at dancing. This gives Slammer the righteous anger he needs to improve his skills and show everybody he can besuccessful.

Who directed War Dancing - Dance to Win?

War Dancing - Dance to Win was directed by Ted Mather.

Who stars in War Dancing - Dance to Win?

The principal cast of War Dancing - Dance to Win includes Sally Stewart, Carlos Andrés Gómez, Daniel Quinn, Adrian Paul.

When was War Dancing - Dance to Win released and how long is it?

War Dancing - Dance to Win was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for War Dancing - Dance to Win?

War Dancing - Dance to Win holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).