Can You Feel Me Dancing?
Synopsis
Based on a true story. Karin is a young blind girl who's been encouraged by her overprotective parents to encounter life boldly. Karin meets a handsome young man named Richie, who falls in love with her. Seeking greater independence from her family, Karin becomes romantically involved with him. But Richie's love, too, smothers Karin, who realizes that she is trading one dependency for another. After entering and winning a dance contest, Karin feels strong and determined to find her own way. She accepts the fact that she must face the unknown in order to grow.
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NBC promo Can You Feel Me Dancing? 1986
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-03-14
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Justine Bateman
Karin Nichols
Max Gail
Mel Nichols
Jason Bateman
Larry Nichols
Roger Wilson
Richie Valente
Frances Lee McCain
Joan Nichols
Santos Morales
Enrique
Marty Schiff
Bus Driver
Jason Stuart
DeeJay
Vicki Eaton
Rehab Counselor
Phil Rubenstein
Eddie
Joseph Nasser
Danny
Kurek Ashley
Punk
Harold Diamond
Judo Instructor
Francis Florio
Nursery Manager
Margaret Wheeler
Mrs. Macklin
Donna Boise
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 13, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Miller
- Screenplay & Story
- J. Miyoko Hensley, Steven Hensley
- Original Title
- Can You Feel Me Dancing?
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Robert Greenwald Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Miller
J. Miyoko Hensley, Steven Hensley
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Miller
Director
J. Miyoko Hensley
Writer
Steven Hensley
Writer
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What is Can You Feel Me Dancing? about?
Based on a true story. Karin is a young blind girl who's been encouraged by her overprotective parents to encounter life boldly. Karin meets a handsome young man named Richie, who falls in love with her. Seeking greater independence from her family, Karin becomes romantically involved with him. But Richie's love, too, smothers Karin, who realizes that she is trading one dependency for another. After entering and winning a dance contest, Karin feels strong and determined to find her own way. She accepts the fact that she must face the unknown in order to grow.
Who directed Can You Feel Me Dancing??
Can You Feel Me Dancing? was directed by Michael Miller.
Who stars in Can You Feel Me Dancing??
The principal cast of Can You Feel Me Dancing? includes Justine Bateman, Max Gail, Jason Bateman, Roger Wilson, Frances Lee McCain.
When was Can You Feel Me Dancing? released and how long is it?
Can You Feel Me Dancing? was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.