Dirty Dancing (1987)

  • PG-13
  • 08/17/1987 (US)
  • Drama, Music, Romance
  • 1h 40m

First dance. First love. The time of your life.

Overview

Expecting the usual tedium that accompanies a summer in the Catskills with her family, 17-year-old Frances 'Baby' Houseman is surprised to find herself stepping into the shoes of a professional hoofer—and unexpectedly falling in love.

Emile Ardolino

Director

Eleanor Bergstein

Writer

Cast

Jennifer Grey's headshot

Jennifer Grey

Frances 'Baby' Houseman
Patrick Swayze's headshot

Patrick Swayze

Johnny Castle
Jerry Orbach's headshot

Jerry Orbach

Dr. Jake Houseman
Cynthia Rhodes's headshot

Cynthia Rhodes

Penny Johnson
Jack Weston's headshot

Jack Weston

Max Kellerman
Jane Brucker's headshot

Jane Brucker

Lisa Houseman
Kelly Bishop's headshot

Kelly Bishop

Marjorie Houseman
Lonny Price's headshot

Lonny Price

Neil Kellerman

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