Taking over his late fathers harlem dance studio, hines cant shake memories of his childhood, when he was being touted as a dancing. Gregory hines, sammy davis jr rated pg violence, sex, nudity, profanity. Reuniting with his girlfriend, amy suzzanne douglas, max is. Now he is out of prison and on the streets again, and his old associates want him to pull a bigtime jewel heist. Military cadets take extreme measures to ensure the future of their academy when its existence is threatened by local condo developers. It really is a vehicle for some of the few remaining masters of the art, who were all near the end of their lives. All the songs are amazing but the 1s i dug are teena maries bad boy, gregory hines cant stand the rhythm, stanley clarkes maxs theme bad bass here. Gregory hines list of movies and tv shows tv guide.
Hutton was nominated for a golden globe award in 1982. He showed the world how electrifying its is to study, practice, perform and live the life of tap aaron tolson gregory hines is the joy of movement in the dance that kept the physical instrument constantly remembering why its. He is a great dancer himself but has thrown away his. Hines is the brother of actordancer performerp32450maurice. Gregory hines, suzzane douglas, joe morton, sammy davis jr. The plot is full of holes but still is entertaining. All of the cadet roles are well acted, not only by seasoned actors like hutton who won an academy award for ordinary people but even by the very young kids who struggle with guns and realities much too large for them. Just released from prison, max washington must decide. Tap stars gregory hines as max washington, the son of one of the greatest tap dancers. Gregory hines turns in a very good performance, both with acting and dancing, although i say his best stuff can still be found in white nights white nights, tap, and running scared are my three favorite gregory hines movies. By the age of four, hines and his older brother maurice were taking tap lessons with renowned dancer and choreographer henry le tang. See more ideas about gregory hines, tap dance and actor. Gregory hines, in full gregory oliver hines, born february 14, 1946, new york, new york, u.
Gregory hines and his dancing friends click in nick castles tap by michael wilmington feb. His grandmother had danced at the cotton club in the 1920s, and his father was a respected drummer who performed in many legendary venues, including the. Tap dance in america, was emmynominated, although the gregory hines show 1997, in which he played a single father reentering the dating scene. See more ideas about gregory hines, tap dance and just dance. An excon just released from jail, max washington gregory hines, is a veteran burglar, but hes also a talented tap dancer. Sung and danced by gregory hines written by james newton howard and glen ballard. Challenge stoptime piano played by henry letang danced. Tappen met gregory hines, suzzanne douglas en sammy davis jr. Gregory hines full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. The film was directed by harold becker from a screenplay by robert mark kamen, james lineberger, and darryl ponicsan, based on devery freemans 1979 novel father sky. Aug 12, 2003 hines s 1989 television special, gregory hines. Sep 01, 20 gregory hines i got rhythm fascinating rhythm gene kelly tribute 1982 kennedy center honors duration.
And so are all his fellow tapsters, from 63 yearold sammy davis jr. Just released from prison, max washington must decide which of his previous professions to return to. Aug 29, 2009 gregory hines i got rhythm fascinating rhythm gene kelly tribute 1982 kennedy center honors duration. Gregory hines began dancing as a child and went on to launch a successful broadway, television and film career. Apr 01, 2020 gregory hines, american tap dancer, actor, and choreographer who was a major figure in the revitalization of tap dancing in the late 20th century. This 1989 film isnt wholly originalthe plot borrows from countless movies where the hero is a flawed man trying to do good. The movie, opening today at the criterion center and other theaters, is a.
It stars gregory hines, a fine, sinuous dancer who, even in cotton. Maxs theme instrumental written and performed on soundtrack background by stanley clarke. Ive always liked gregory hines and so i thoroughly enjoyed this movie. Taps is a 1981 american drama film starring george c.
Two days out of prison and looking for action, max washington gregory hines gets involved in a jewel heist with a local crime boss. That a dancer can be a movie star or a singer and be an excellent tap dancer. Gregory hines, the innovative and influential tap dance star who became invaluable in the renewal of his art and also enjoyed wide success as a film and television actor, has died. Photograph by greg gorman, with permission from the gregory hines family and estate. Jun 11, 2015 this is a scene from the 1989 film tap with the dancers gregory hines and suzzane douglas. Gregory hines plays the exconvict son of a famed tapdancer. The thing that makes the movie worth the watch is the performances by hutton, penn, and cruise. Hines made his initial transition from dancersinger to film actor in mel brooks hilarious the. Gregory hines gala for the president 1996 duration.
Biography of gregory hines the new york public library. Gregory hines american dancer, actor, and choreographer. The family lived on sugar hill, home of black entertainers, on harlems west 150th street. Tap dance in america, was emmynominated, although the gregory hines show 1997, in which he played a. I actually was 9 thru 11 when i heard this be4 i seen the movie tap or rightafter with the late gregory hines rip. Involved in show business since toddlerhood, gregory hines has grown up to be a highly acclaimed tap dancer, choreographer, dramatic and comic actor, singer, and director. Music from the original motion picture soundtrack tap. An excon is released from prison and has to decide between a life of lucrative. Tap is a 1989 dance drama film written and directed by nick castle and starring gregory hines and sammy davis jr.
Gregory hines, jazz tap dancer, singer, actor, musician, and creator of. His grandmother had danced at the cotton club in the 1920s, and his father was a respected drummer who performed in many legendary venues, including the savoy ballroom. With gregory hines, suzzanne douglas, sammy davis jr. Tap 1989 max and little mo played by gregory and sammy. He is a great dancer himself but has thrown away his heritage to lead a life of crime. This is a scene from the 1989 film tap with the dancers gregory hines and suzzane douglas. The music is from the song cheek to cheek written by irving berlin for the 1935 movie top hat. The film was directed by harold becker from a screenplay by robert mark kamen, james lineberger, and darryl ponicsan, based on devery. Music from the original motion picture soundtrack tap discogs. I think people used to be more active physically back then. Gregory hines extrait film tap dance in the street youtube. Max washington gregory hines, just released from prison after serving time for burglary, is a talented tap dancer.
He was married to pamela koslow and patricia panella. Hines starred in more than 40 films and also made his mark on broadway during his lifetime. Scott and timothy hutton, with ronny cox, tom cruise, sean penn, and evan handler in supporting roles. Tap 1989 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Aug 11, 2003 gregory hines, the innovative and influential tap dance star who became invaluable in the renewal of his art and also enjoyed wide success as a film and television actor, has died. And so are all his fellow tapsters, from 63yearold sammy davis jr.
Released 1989, tap stars gregory hines, suzzanne douglas, sammy davis jr. Gregory hines i got rhythm fascinating rhythm gene kelly tribute 1982 kennedy center honors duration. He is considered one of the most celebrated tap dancers of all time. Turner classic movies presents the greatest motion pictures of all time from one of the largest film libraries in the world. Blaxploitation pride tap 1989 featuring gregory hines, sammy. Reminds me of how times used to be, how tap dancing was all the rage and before technology took over. Jul 02, 2018 gregory hines i got rhythm fascinating rhythm gene kelly tribute 1982 kennedy center honors duration. Find video, photos, forums, blogs and shop for some of. Gregory oliver hines february 14, 1946 august 9, 2003 was an american dancer, actor, choreographer and singer. He is considered one of the most celebrated tap dancers of all time hines starred in more than 40 films and also made his mark on broadway during his lifetime. His late father owned a dance studio that is now run by little mo. His notable movies include the cotton club and white nights. Featuring tap dancing legends gregory hines, sammy davis jr.
Gregory hines was born on february 14, 1946 in new york city, new york, usa as gregory oliver hines. This clip is from an unusual picture that director nick castle made with the late gregory hines, as a tribute to the great percussion art of tap dancing. With tap, viewers are reminded of the late gregory hines formidable skills not only as a dancer, but as a dramatic actor. He was the recipient of many accolades, including a daytime emmy award, a drama desk award and a tony award, as well. Gregory hines and savion glover in tap 1989 sammy davis jr. Gregory hines is graceful, although he doesnt have the grace and lightness of, say, a fred astaire. This forever stamp pays tribute to his life and career as an actor, singer, and most importantly, as a performer whose unique style of tap dancing injected new artistry and excitement into a. New forever stamp features dancer, actor gregory hines. Find great deals on ebay for tap gregory hines and tap gregory hines dvd.
Gregory hines was an extraordinary artist in every sense of the word, said acting chief postal inspector gary barksdale, who dedicated the stamp. Reuniting with his girlfriend, amy suzzanne douglas, max is approached by her father, little mo sammy davis jr. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. Follow the movie on facebook plot summary an excon just released from jail, max washington gregory hines, is a veteran burglar, but hes also a talented tap dancer. Taps works as an uncommonly engrossing story, primarily because the performances are so well done. The late gregory hines shows his consumate skill in this feast of authentic hoofing. By the films end, we share their love for their school, we.