A Chorus Line
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Synopsis
A group of dancers congregate on the stage of a Broadway theatre to audition for a new musical production directed by Zach. After the initial eliminations, seventeen hopefuls remain, among them Cassie, who once had a tempestuous romantic relationship with Zach. She is desperate enough for work to humble herself and audition for him; whether he's willing to let professionalism overcome his personal feelings about their past remains to be seen.
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A Chorus Line (1985) Original Trailer [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-04-12
Top Cast
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Michael Douglas
Zach
Alyson Reed
Cassie
Terrence Mann
Larry
Gregg Burge
Richie
Vicki Frederick
Sheila
Michelle Johnston
Bebe
Audrey Landers
Val
Janet Jones
Judy
Pam Klinger
Maggie
Cameron English
Paul
Yamil Borges
Morales
Nicole Fosse
Kristine
Tony Fields
Al
Justin Ross
Greg
Jan Gan Boyd
Connie
Sharon Brown
Kim
Matt West
Bobby
Charles McGowan
Mike
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 10, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$25M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$14.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.57x
-$10.8M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Attenborough
- Screenplay & Story
- Arnold Schulman
- Original Score
- Marvin Hamlisch
- Original Title
- A Chorus Line
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Budget
- $25M
- Worldwide Gross
- $14.2M
- Production Studios
- Polygram Pictures, Embassy Films Associates
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Attenborough
Arnold Schulman, Nicholas Dante, Michael Bennett, James Kirkwood Jr., Edward Kleban
Marvin Hamlisch
Ronnie Taylor
John Bloom
Ernest H. Martin, Cy Feuer
Department Leadership Roster
John Bloom
Editor
Faye Poliakin
Costume Design
Ernest H. Martin
Producer
Cy Feuer
Producer
Arnold Schulman
Screenplay
Richard Attenborough
Director
Ronnie Taylor
Director of Photography
Patrizia von Brandenstein
Production Design
Marvin Hamlisch
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Chorus Line
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What is A Chorus Line about?
A group of dancers congregate on the stage of a Broadway theatre to audition for a new musical production directed by Zach. After the initial eliminations, seventeen hopefuls remain, among them Cassie, who once had a tempestuous romantic relationship with Zach. She is desperate enough for work to humble herself and audition for him; whether he's willing to let professionalism overcome his personal feelings about their past remains to be seen.
Who directed A Chorus Line?
A Chorus Line was directed by Richard Attenborough.
Who stars in A Chorus Line?
The principal cast of A Chorus Line includes Michael Douglas, Alyson Reed, Terrence Mann, Gregg Burge, Vicki Frederick.
When was A Chorus Line released and how long is it?
A Chorus Line was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
What was the box office and production budget of A Chorus Line?
A Chorus Line had a reported production budget of $25M and grossed $14.2M at the worldwide box office (0.57 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for A Chorus Line?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Chorus Line was composed by Marvin Hamlisch.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Chorus Line?
A Chorus Line holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).