Breakin' (1984)
Directed by Joel Silberg
Genres - Musical, Drama, Romance |
Sub-Genres - Dance Film, Rock Musical |
Release Date - May 4, 1984 (USA) |
Run Time - 87 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - PG
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Synopsis by Hal Erickson
The first major breakdancing film, Breakin' stars Lucinda Dickey as a dancing student who dislikes the hidebound regimen of her demanding teacher. She breaks free from terpischorean tradition when she befriends a bunch of street kids devoted to breakdancing. Within a year of its release, Breakin' spawned a sequel, Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo.
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Keywords
audition, breakdancing, competition, dance-instructor, friendship, rebel, street-performers, waiter