Dirty Dancing facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Dirty Dancing |
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Theatrical release poster
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| Directed by | Emile Ardolino |
| Produced by | Linda Gottlieb |
| Written by | Eleanor Bergstein |
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| Cinematography | Jeffrey Jur |
| Editing by | Peter C. Frank |
| Studio | Great American Films Limited Partnership |
| Distributed by | Vestron Pictures |
| Release date(s) | May 12, 1987 (Cannes) August 21, 1987 (United States) |
| Running time | 100 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $6 million |
| Money made | $214 million |
Dirty Dancing is a very popular film from 1987. It is a dance film that tells the story of Frances "Baby" Houseman, played by Jennifer Grey. Baby is a young woman who goes on vacation with her family. She meets the resort's dance instructor, Johnny Castle, played by Patrick Swayze. The film shows how Baby learns to dance and grows up during her summer at the resort.
The story for Dirty Dancing was created by Eleanor Bergstein. She based it on her own childhood experiences. The movie was directed by Emile Ardolino.
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Making the Movie
The movie was filmed in two main places. These were Lake Lure, North Carolina and Mountain Lake, Virginia. The music for the film was composed by John Morris. The amazing dance moves were created by Kenny Ortega.
Release and Success
Dirty Dancing first showed at the 1987 Cannes Film Festival on May 12, 1987. It was then released in the United States on August 21, 1987. The film was a huge success, earning over $214 million around the world.
It was also the very first film to sell more than one million copies for home video. This means many people bought it to watch at home.
Famous Music and Awards
The movie's soundtrack was also incredibly popular. It was put together by Jimmy Ienner. The soundtrack created two albums that sold millions of copies. It also had many hit songs.
The most famous song from the movie is "(I've Had) The Time of My Life". This song won several big awards. It won a Golden Globe Award, an Academy Award for Best Original Song, and a Grammy Award for best duet.
Legacy of Dirty Dancing
The popularity of Dirty Dancing led to other projects. A prequel film was made in 2004, called Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights. A prequel tells a story that happened before the original movie.
There is also a stage version of Dirty Dancing. This musical has been performed to sold-out crowds in Australia, Europe, and North America. In 2017, a made-for-TV remake of the film was also released.
Images for kids
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Scene from the dancing finale
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Mountain Lake Hotel, Virginia, a filming location for Kellerman's Hotel
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The iconic scene where Johnny confronts Jake with the line "Nobody puts Baby in a corner."
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Memorial stone for Patrick Swayze dedicated in 2009, at Mountain Lake Hotel
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Dirty Dancing: The Classic Story on Stage musical at the Aldwych Theatre (2007)
See also
In Spanish: Dirty Dancing para niños
