Footloose

Footloose is a 1984 American musical-drama film directed by Herbert Ross. It tells the story of Ren McCormack (Kevin Bacon), an upbeat Chicago teen who moves to a small town in which, as a result of the efforts of a local minister (John Lithgow), dancing and rock music have been banned. The film is loosely based on events that took place in the small, rural, and religious community of Elmore City, Oklahoma. Ren McCormack (Bacon), a teenager raise... More

Initial release date:

  • Feb 17, 1984

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Rating:

PG (USA)

Runtime:

  • 1 h 47 min

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Also known as:

  • Footloose,
  • Louco,
  • Footloose - Ritmo,
  • Foot-loose,
  • Footloose - A Música,
  • Yasak dans,
  • Todos a bailar,
  • Está do teu Lado,
  • Gumiláb

Film

Directed by

Herbert Ross

Herbert David Ross (May 13, 1927 – October 9, 2001) was an American film director, producer, choreographer and actor. Born Herbert David Ross in Brooklyn, New York, he made his stage debut as Third Witch with a touring company of Macbeth in 1942. His Broadway credits as a performer included...

Tagline:

  • The music is on his side
  • He's a big-city kid in a small town. They said he'd never win. He knew he had to.

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Release date(s):

Film release region Release Date Film release distribution medium
  • 1984
  • Oct 8, 2002
  • Feb 17, 1984
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Runtime:

  • 1 h 47 min

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Estimated budget:

Currency Amount
  • 8,200,000

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List Rank Year Note
  • 4,162
  • Apr 25, 2010
  • 6.5

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