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Its the summer of 1963 and Baby is stuck at the Catskills with her parents. Attempting to make the best of the situation, Baby attends the organized classes on merengue dancing and wig demonstration. Suddenly, all of that changes when she meets Johnny Castle, the resort's dance instructor. With Johnny, Baby learns the steps to a new dance--a dirty dance--that allows her to discover new strengths and new talents in order to define her place in a rapidly changing world. Under the influence of Rhythm and Blues, Baby can now express herself and her love for Johnny.
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| Production Status: |
Released |
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| Genres: |
Drama, Musical/Performing Arts and Romance |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 45 min. |
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| Release Date: |
January 1, 1987 |
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| MPAA Rating: |
PG-13 |
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| Distributors: |
Vestron Pictures
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| Production Co.: |
Dancing Productions, Vestron Pictures, Great American Films Limited Partnership
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$61,294,138 |
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| Filming Locations: |
North Carolina, USA
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| Produced in: |
United States |
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