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Plot

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.
MPAA Rating:
R
Genre(s):
Musicals
Run Time:
87min.
Theatrical Release Date:
07/20/2003
DVD Release Date:
08/05/2003
Distributor(s):
MGM/UA
Director(s):
Joel Silberg
Starring:
Lucinda Dickey , Adolpho \ , Michael Chambers , Ben Lokey , Christopher McDonald
Themes:
Dancer's Life,Success is the Best Revenge,Unlikely Friendships
Tone:
Bright,Humorous,Light,Rousing,Stirring
Keywords:
audition,breakdancing,competition,dance-instructor,friendship,rebel,street-performers,waiter/waitress
Country of Origin:
USA (05-04-1984)
Language:
English