For what it is--a slice-of-life of a group of people, trying to make the big-time and at least be able to say that they were on Broadway--it's a fine work. I admit I haven't seen the stage play--which many sources say is far superior to this filmic adaptation. I'm rather surprised that: a) Michael Douglas gets star status here, or is even involved. He doesn't dance here. The film would have worked so much better…
A Chorus Line (1985)
One singular sensation!
A group of dancers congregate on the stage of a Broadway theatre to audition for a new musical production directed by Zach. After the initial eliminations, seventeen hopefuls remain, among them Cassie, who once had a tempestuous romantic relationship with Zach. She is desperate enough for work to humble herself and audition for him; whether he's willing to let professionalism overcome his personal feelings about their past remains to be seen.
Top Cast
Michael Douglas
Zach
Alyson Reed
Cassie
Terrence Mann
Larry
Gregg Burge
Richie
Vicki Frederick
Sheila
Michelle Johnston
Bebe
Audrey Landers
Val
Janet Jones
Judy
Pam Klinger
Maggie
Cameron English
Paul
Yamil Borges
Morales
Nicole Fosse
Kristine
Tony Fields
Al
Justin Ross
Greg
Jan Gan Boyd
Connie
Sharon Brown
Kim
Reviews
Were it not for Marvin Hamlisch's "Surprise, Surprise" then I think this film would be even more forgettable than it actually is. Michael Douglas is the hard-to-please Broadway director "Zach" who is casting the dance ensemble for his latest production. Aided by his sidekick "Larry" (Terrence Mann) he pits the would-be's through their paces with rigorous routines and some rather invasive questioning about their…
FAQ about A Chorus Line
What is A Chorus Line about?
A group of dancers congregate on the stage of a Broadway theatre to audition for a new musical production directed by Zach. After the initial eliminations, seventeen hopefuls remain, among them Cassie, who once had a tempestuous romantic relationship with Zach. She is desperate…
When was A Chorus Line released?
A Chorus Line was released in 1985.
What genres does A Chorus Line belong to?
A Chorus Line is categorised as Drama, Music.
Who stars in A Chorus Line?
The cast of A Chorus Line includes Michael Douglas, Alyson Reed, Terrence Mann, Gregg Burge, Vicki Frederick.