description Dirty Dancing Overview
Dirty Dancing is a 1987 romantic drama film centered on Frances “Baby” Houseman, a young woman’s burgeoning relationship with dance instructor Johnny Castle during a summer vacation at a resort. The story unfolds within the setting of a 1963 Borscht Belt and explores themes of attraction and learning through ballroom dancing. Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey star in this film written by Eleanor Bergstein and directed by Emile Ardolino.
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info Dirty Dancing Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1987 |
help Dirty Dancing FAQ
Who plays dance instructor Johnny Castle in Dirty Dancing?
Patrick Swayze plays the charismatic resort dance instructor, Johnny Castle. His performance in the 1987 film cemented his status as a major Hollywood leading man and romantic icon.
What is the name of the resort where Dirty Dancing takes place?
The movie is set at Kellerman's, a fictional Catskills resort in New York. The story takes place during the summer of 1963, right before the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
What famous line is spoken to Baby's father at the end of Dirty Dancing?
The film features the iconic line, Nobody puts Baby in a corner, spoken by Johnny Castle. He says this to Baby's father before pulling her on stage for their final, show-stopping dance routine.
Which song won an Oscar for the movie Dirty Dancing?
The song (I've Had) The Time of My Life, performed by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes, won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1988. It serves as the soundtrack to the film's famous climactic lift scene.
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