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Liza Minnelli teaches tap to misfits. What could possibly go wrong? Everything. And it's glorious.
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Stepping Out (1991)

underdog chaosfound family80s nostalgia

Overview

ComedyDramaMusic

A has-been Broadway performer gives tap lessons to a group of misfits who, through their dance classes, bond and realize what they can achieve.

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Standout Aspects

Acting

Liza Minnelli gives 110% to every jazz hand

Practical Effects

Actual tap dancing, no doubles, all heart

Writing

Richard Harris adapting his own stage play

Best for:Solo: Sunday afternoon when you need wholesome chaos·Friends: Irony-forward group who secretly loves earnestness·Rewatch: When you need pure comfort and Liza energy
Lewis Gilbert

Director

Lewis Gilbert

ReleasedOct 11, 1991
Runtime1h 46m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitylow
Tonelight
Feelmedium
Paramount Pictures

Top Cast

Liza Minnelli

Liza Minnelli

Mavis Turner

Shelley Winters

Shelley Winters

Mrs. Fraser

Robyn Stevan

Robyn Stevan

Sylvia

Jane Krakowski

Jane Krakowski

Lynne

Bill Irwin

Bill Irwin

Geoffrey

Ellen Greene

Ellen Greene

Maxine

Sheila McCarthy

Sheila McCarthy

Andy

Andrea Martin

Andrea Martin

Dorothy

Julie Walters

Julie Walters

Vera

Carol Woods

Carol Woods

Rose

Nora Dunn

Nora Dunn

Pam

Eugene Robert Glazer

Eugene Robert Glazer

Frank

Géza Kovács

Géza Kovács

Jerry

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Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Jane Krakowski was just 22 here, fresh from Broadway's Starlight Express, years before 30 Rock.

Cultural

Director Lewis Gilbert made this between Shirley Valentine and Haunted—his 'middle-aged women finding joy' trilogy nobody asked for but we needed.

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