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Fast Forward

  • 1985
  • PG
  • 1h 50m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
863
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Fast Forward (1985)
Eight small-town teens travel to New York City for a one-in-a-million shot at stardom in a national dance competition.
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Eight small-town teens travel to New York City for a one-in-a-million shot at stardom in a national dance competition.Eight small-town teens travel to New York City for a one-in-a-million shot at stardom in a national dance competition.Eight small-town teens travel to New York City for a one-in-a-million shot at stardom in a national dance competition.

  • Director
    • Sidney Poitier
  • Writers
    • Richard Wesley
    • Timothy March
  • Stars
    • John Scott Clough
    • Don Franklin
    • Tamara Mark
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.6/10
    863
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Sidney Poitier
    • Writers
      • Richard Wesley
      • Timothy March
    • Stars
      • John Scott Clough
      • Don Franklin
      • Tamara Mark
    • 17User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    John Scott Clough
    John Scott Clough
    • Matt Sherman
    Don Franklin
    Don Franklin
    • Michael Stafford
    Tamara Mark
    Tamara Mark
    • June Wolsky
    Tracy Silver
    Tracy Silver
    • Meryl Stanton
    Charity Campbell
    • Francine Hackett
    • (as Cindy McGee)
    Gretchen Palmer
    • Valerie Thompson
    • (as Gretchen F. Palmer)
    Monique Cintron
    • Rita Diaz
    Debra Varnado
    • Debbie Hughes
    Noel Conlon
    • Mr. Stanton
    Karen Kopins
    Karen Kopins
    • Susan Granger
    Irene Worth
    Irene Worth
    • Ida Sabol
    Sam McMurray
    Sam McMurray
    • Clem Friedkin
    Michael DeLorenzo
    Michael DeLorenzo
    • Caesar Lopez
    Doris Belack
    Doris Belack
    • Mrs. Gilroy
    David White
    David White
    • Mr. Sabol
    Robin Bach
    Robin Bach
    • Mark Dalton
    Constance Towers
    Constance Towers
    • Jessie Granger
    Phyllis Ehrlich
    • Landlady
    • Director
      • Sidney Poitier
    • Writers
      • Richard Wesley
      • Timothy March
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    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    7dirtydee-1

    very great movie

    I'm an 80s person i really don't remember this movie from 1984 but i love it now the dancing is awesome the soundtrack is to die for it has a warm feeling to it and it also features the lovely Gretchen palmer from the movie i got the hook up she played Lorraine so i went out and brought it i only watch it every now and then but its not a bad movie.Sidney poiter scored big with this film its very eighties with the jheri curls the clothes i wish i could turn back the clock to 1984 and we visit that movie.many of the actors were never heard from again but they gave a good performance I'm looking for it on DVD sometime soon. and I'm trying to find the artist that is doing the song when they are in the living room dancing if anyone know drop me a line.not so much of a break dance movie but i think they was trying to cash on but you gotta make it somehow i would like to see john Scott clough now wonder if he still has that curly hair
    8dopey406

    Memories, Memories!

    Okay, so the acting isn't necessarily Oscar-worthy, and I'll be the first to admit that it's really pretty cheesy. But this movie was one of my favorites as a kid and it still brings back warm fuzzy feelings when I see it. The dancing is great--I knew every step when I was little--and you can't shake a stick at a great success story. For an 80's movie, I thought it was well done. Who didn't want to have a cool apartment with crates for tables and live with all of their friends? It's a film-version of the kind of life everyone wanted at some point. I know I would have LOVED to run away as a teenager and get a place with my friends--and to dance like that? I love this movie!!!!!
    10koreen-1

    Fast Forward 1985 and now 2006

    21 years ago this movie was released and people are still watching and talking about it!! That is a success to me.

    I feel this movie is worth, not only watching but buying or renting as well. I own it on VHS and I always have it playing while I am doing housework just for the good music in the background. With dancing being so popular now, ballroom, hip hop, and and other kinds of dancing, I feel this movie would do really well sold on DVD. If they can digitally master others then they can this one.

    I consider it a "feel good" movie because they reach their goal in life. At the end of this movie you will have a smile on your face and be tapping your foot to the music. With Sidney Poitier directing how can you go wrong?

    "Fast Forward" sends you a good message. Never give up!
    9dpratt

    Enjoyable no brainer

    I enjoyed this film - dancing was good, singing was pretty good - girls were gorgeous especially Karen Kopins
    10aimeek_00

    Best movie ever.

    Obviously this movie is not a cinematic masterpiece, but I gave it a 10 out of 10 because it is the funniest effin' thing I have ever seen.

    I used to watch it every day with my sister and brother when we were kids, and we'd try to do all the dances while falling all over the place and breaking lamps. We just found this in a closet yesterday, and I was so excited I nearly peed my pants.

    If you want something to laugh your ass off at for an hour or so, watch this movie...it's got horrible '80s clothes, leg warmers, sick facial hair, really big bangs, and men in tights with very noticeable bulges. Totally hilarious.

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      ''None [of the lead cast] was ever in a theatrical motion picture before now'' according to the movie's production notes despite the fact that Debra Varnado, who played Debbie Hughes, had previously played Charlotte in 'All the Right Moves' (1983), whilst actor Don Franklin had previously appeared in the cinema movies 'Somewhere in Time' (1980) and 'Northville Cemetery Massacre' (1977).
    • Goofs
      During the second time the Fast Forward number is playing as the closing credits play over the movie, both Matt and June make several dance miscues. The same for Meryl towards the end of the Survive number at the hotel dining room.
    • Quotes

      Clem Friedkin: Well, Ida, I guess your kids have proved their point. I'm a reasonable man and I'm willing to let bygones be bygones. Why don't you drop around the office tomorrow morning. Let's see if we can't work something out.

      Ida Sabol: Oh, I'll be around to the office alright but it won't be to talk. I'm going to institute proceedings to regain control of my husband's company. And when I do, I'm going to throw you and the rest of those rats you brought in with you out on your collective ass. Now get out of my way, dear, you're spoiling my view.

    • Alternate versions
      UK cinema and video versions were both cut by over a minute for 'PG' rating.
    • Connections
      References Ghostbusters (1984)
    • Soundtracks
      That's the Way It Is
      Written by Preston Glass, Jeffrey Cohen and Corrado Rustici

      Produced by Narada Michael Walden for Perfection Light Productions

      Performed by Narada Michael Walden

      Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records Inc.

      By Arrangement with Warner Special Products

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 15, 1985 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Shoot Out
    • Filming locations
      • Metropolitan Museum, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Columbia Pictures
      • Verdon-Cedric Productions
      • Delphi III Productions
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $2,791,350
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,571,394
      • Feb 18, 1985
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,791,350
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 50m(110 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo

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