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A Chorus Line is a 1985 American musical film directed by Richard Attenborough and adapted from the stage musical of the same name. It follows dancers auditioning for roles in a Broadway production, with the audition process revealing their personal histories, ambitions, and pressures. The film is intended for viewers interested in dance, backstage drama, and musical theater, and it preserves the stage work's focus on ensemble auditions.
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What is A Chorus Line about?
The 1985 film follows dancers auditioning for a Broadway musical, with the audition revealing their histories and ambitions. Richard Attenborough directed it, and Michael Douglas plays Zach, the director running the audition. [A Chorus Line overview](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Chorus_Line_%28film%29)
Is A Chorus Line based on a stage musical?
Yes. It adapts the stage musical conceived by Michael Bennett, with music by Marvin Hamlisch, lyrics by Edward Kleban, and a book by James Kirkwood Jr. and Nicholas Dante. The stage version premiered in 1975, while the film was released in 1985. [A Chorus Line overview](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Chorus_Line)
How many dancers are auditioning in the original story?
The stage musical centers on 17 Broadway dancers competing for places in the chorus line. The film expands the setting cinematically but keeps the central pressure of a single audition for a Broadway show. [A Chorus Line overview](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Chorus_Line)
Who plays Zach in A Chorus Line?
Michael Douglas plays Zach, the demanding director and choreographer who questions the dancers about their lives. The film's conflict comes from choosing a small number of performers while asking them to expose deeply personal stories. [A Chorus Line overview](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Chorus_Line_%28film%29)
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