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Stepping Out

Stepping Out

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Stepping Out

"Your dreams are just a step away"

1991

1h 46m

5.9(22 votes)

Comedy

Drama

Music

Overview

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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Amazon Video

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Production Companies

Paramount Pictures

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

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

Creative team

Directed by: Lewis Gilbert
Written by: Richard Harris

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