Tap
“Sometimes, no matter what, you can't escape the rhythm.”
Synopsis
Max Washington has just been released from prison after serving time for burglary. He returns to his old hangout, a hoofer club. His old girl friend, Amy, who still works at the club as a Tap instructor, is less than thrilled to see him. Her father, Little Mo, is happy to see him, because he has plans for a show involving Max. In addition, Max's old partners in crime have another job for him.
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Tap (1989) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-10-20
Top Cast
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Gregory Hines
Max Washington
Suzzanne Douglas
Amy Simms
Sammy Davis Jr.
Little Mo
Savion Glover
Louis Simms
Joe Morton
Nicky
Dick Anthony Williams
Francis
Sandman Sims
Sandman
Bunny Briggs
Bunny
Steve Condos
Steve
Jimmy Slyde
Slim
Terrence E. McNally
Bob Wythe
Arthur Duncan
Arthur
Harold Nicholas
Harold
Barbara Perry
Milly
Lloyd Kino
Etta James
Blues Singer
Jeffrey Josephson
Howard
Timmy Cappello
Harry
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 12, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$9.1M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nick Castle
- Screenplay & Story
- Nick Castle
- Original Score
- James Newton Howard
- Original Title
- Tap
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Worldwide Gross
- $9.1M
- Production Studios
- TriStar Pictures, Beco Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nick Castle
Nick Castle
James Newton Howard
David Gribble
Patrick Kennedy
Richard Vane, Frank Saperstein, Gary Adelson
Department Leadership Roster
Nick Castle
Director
Nick Castle
Writer
Richard Vane
Producer
David Gribble
Director of Photography
Patricia Norris
Costume Design
Patrick Kennedy
Editor
Patricia Norris
Production Design
Gary Adelson
Producer
James Newton Howard
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tap
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What is Tap about?
Max Washington has just been released from prison after serving time for burglary. He returns to his old hangout, a hoofer club. His old girl friend, Amy, who still works at the club as a Tap instructor, is less than thrilled to see him. Her father, Little Mo, is happy to see him, because he has plans for a show involving Max. In addition, Max's old partners in crime have another job for him.
Who directed Tap?
Tap was directed by Nick Castle.
Who stars in Tap?
The principal cast of Tap includes Gregory Hines, Suzzanne Douglas, Sammy Davis Jr., Savion Glover, Joe Morton.
When was Tap released and how long is it?
Tap was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
How much did Tap make at the box office?
Tap grossed $9.1M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Tap?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tap was composed by James Newton Howard.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tap?
Tap holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).