Can't Stop Dancing
“They sing. They dance. They suck.”
Synopsis
A Topeka, Kansas fun park dance troupe led by a 260 pound dancer (Ben Zook) learns that the park is going to close. Their leader convinces the group, now named "The Stupendous Six", to join him in a painted up bus and to hit the road to find the big time. The Six compete against other dancers to win a chance to compete in the grand finale at the Little Miss Orange County Beauty Pageant. The other members of the Six are Melanie Hutsell as an airhead, Margaret Cho as a oral fixated sex maniac, Brett Paesel as the leader's homosexual lover, Bruce Daniels as the African-American member with a penchant for misuse of black slang, and Michael Irpino as another more stereotypical gay dancer. Lots of cameos from tv stars occur in the various dance numbers. But this comedy does take most of its cues from "The Full Monty" rather than from other major dance films.
Top Cast
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Ben Zook
Randy Rubio
Melanie Hutsell
Winnie
Janeane Garofalo
Belinda Peck
Bruce Daniels
Monroe
Fred Willard
Chester
Laura Innes
Landlady
Margaret Cho
JoJo
David Cross
Chapman
Bob Odenkirk
Simpson
Noah Wyle
Poe
Illeana Douglas
Anita Dick
Taylor Negron
Roman
Kathy Griffin
Modeling Agent
Edie McClurg
Beverly McGuire
Kate Flannery
Tonia
Michael Irpino
Tyson
Brett Paesel
Sheila
Carrie Aizley
Cupcake
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 16, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ben Zook, Stephen David
- Screenplay & Story
- Ben Zook, Stephen David
- Original Score
- Nick Phoenix, Fred Rapoport
- Original Title
- Can't Stop Dancing
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ben Zook, Stephen David
Ben Zook, Stephen David
Nick Phoenix, Fred Rapoport
Mac Ahlberg, Ken Blakey
Department Leadership Roster
Ben Zook
Director
Stephen David
Director
Nick Phoenix
Original Music Composer
Fred Rapoport
Original Music Composer
Mac Ahlberg
Director of Photography
Ken Blakey
Director of Photography
Ben Zook
Writer
Stephen David
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Can't Stop Dancing
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What is Can't Stop Dancing about?
A Topeka, Kansas fun park dance troupe led by a 260 pound dancer (Ben Zook) learns that the park is going to close. Their leader convinces the group, now named "The Stupendous Six", to join him in a painted up bus and to hit the road to find the big time. The Six compete against other dancers to win a chance to compete in the grand finale at the Little Miss Orange County Beauty Pageant. The other members of the Six are Melanie Hutsell as an airhead, Margaret Cho as a oral fixated sex maniac, Brett Paesel as the leader's homosexual lover, Bruce Daniels as the African-American member with a penchant for misuse of black slang, and Michael Irpino as another more stereotypical gay dancer. Lots of cameos from tv stars occur in the various dance numbers. But this comedy does take most of its cues from "The Full Monty" rather than from other major dance films.
Who directed Can't Stop Dancing?
Can't Stop Dancing was directed by Ben Zook, Stephen David.
Who stars in Can't Stop Dancing?
The principal cast of Can't Stop Dancing includes Ben Zook, Melanie Hutsell, Janeane Garofalo, Bruce Daniels, Fred Willard.
When was Can't Stop Dancing released and how long is it?
Can't Stop Dancing was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Can't Stop Dancing?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Can't Stop Dancing was composed by Nick Phoenix, Fred Rapoport.