Fast Forward (1985)
Eight young people from Ohio who are dancers, come to New York, to compete in a major talent competition. But when they get there, they learn that they have to wait some time before they take part in it. So they try to do their best to survive in the Big Apple before competition, and get some lessons about the real World.
Director:
Sidney Poitier
Writer:
Richard Wesley
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John Scott Clough as Matt Sherman |
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Don Franklin as Michael Stafford |
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Tamara Mark as June Wolsky |
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Tracy Silver as Meryl Stanton |
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Cindy McGee as Francine Hackett |
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Gretchen Palmer as Valerie Thompson |
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Monique Cintron as Rita Diaz |
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Debra Varnado as Debbie Hughes |
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Noel Conlon as Mr. Stanton |
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Karen Kopins as Susan Granger |
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Irene Worth as Ida Sabol |
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Sam McMurray as Clem Friedkin |
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David White as Mr. Sabol |
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Constance Towers as Jessie Granger |
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Michael DeLorenzo as Caesar Lopez |
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Doris Belack as Mrs. Gilroy |
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Robin Bach as Mark Dalton |
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Phyllis Ehrlich as Landlady |
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Bobbi Jordan as Mrs. Stanton (as Bobbi Jordon) |
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Robert DoQui as Mr. Hughes |
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Valentin de Vargas as M.C. (as Val de Vargas) |
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Panos Christi as Maitre d' |
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Paul Ryan as Staffer |
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Stephen Beach as Tenement Boy #1 (as Steve Beach) |
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Tony Cuen as Tenement Boy #2 |
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Keith Nisonoff as Tenement Boy #3 |
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Hugo Huizar as Rico |
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Derrick Brice as Caesar's Gang Member |
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Kenneth Jezek as Caesar's Gang Member |
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Boogie O'Banion as Caesar's Gang Member (as Laura O'Banion) |
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Regan Patno as Caesar's Gang Member |
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Dorian Sanchez as Caesar's Gang Member |
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Linda Talcott as Caesar's Gang Member |
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Scott Wilder as Hoodlum #1 |
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David LeBell as Hoodlum #2 |
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Rik Colitti as Detective (as Rick Collitti) |
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Bob Giovane as Policeman |
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Michael Rougas as Maitre d' |
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Jack Heller as Boss |
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Kevin Jay-Greenwood as D.J. (as Kevin Jay) |
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Vince Cannon as Head Electrician |
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Lisa Maurer as Restaurant Lady |
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Bob Lippre as Band Leader |
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David Martinson as Band Assistant |
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Boy George as Dancer in Club (uncredited) |
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Leslie Ferrera Ruelas as Dancer (uncredited) |
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Katherine Hittelman as High School Student (uncredited) |
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Conrad Hurtt as Dancer in Club (uncredited) |
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Amelia Kinkade as Dancer (uncredited) |
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Danny Nero as Staffer (uncredited) |
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Rick Rossovich as |
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Leigh Webster as Dancer (uncredited) |
| Writing | Timothy March | Story |
| Writing | Richard Wesley | Screenplay |
| Directing | Sidney Poitier | Director |
| Directing | Candace Allen | First Assistant Director |
| Sound | Jim Weidman | Music Editor |
| Crew | Eddie Smith | Stunt Coordinator |
| Production | Delia Circelli | Production Coordinator |
| Camera | Matthew F. Leonetti | Director of Photography |
| Lighting | Pat Blymyer | Gaffer |
| Editing | Christopher Koefoed | Assistant Editor |
| Sound | Tom Scott | Original Music Composer |
| Crew | Quincy Jones | Executive Music Producer |
| Sound | Tom McCarthy Jr. | Supervising Sound Editor |
| Directing | Jill Freeman | Script Supervisor |
| Editing | Harry Keller | Editor |
| Sound | Jack Hayes | Original Music Composer |
| Production | John Veitch | Producer |
| Production | Melville Tucker | Executive Producer |
| Production | Joy Todd | Casting |
| Art | Michael Baugh | Art Direction |
| Camera | Sidney Ray Baldwin | Still Photographer |
| Camera | John R. Leonetti | First Assistant Camera |
| Editing | James Seidelman | Assistant Editor |