A Chorus Line on AllMovie

This long-running Broadway show is captured on film by Richard Attenborough, with a few excursions outside the theatrical setting, but not many. Zach (Michael Douglas) is a Broadway director and on one day he auditions dozens of hopefuls for a new musical that needs only eight dancers. Making everything just that much more complicated is Zach's ex-girlfriend Cassie (Alyson Reed) -- she is also trying out for the show. Zach is tough and dismissive of those who do not make it (something dancers are used to) -- but can he be honest and say no to his former girlfriend if she does not cut the ice? A Chorus Line won 1985 Academy Awards for "Best Editing," "Best Song," and "Best Sound."