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Fast Forward poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 59.3 / 100
1985·Drama / Musical / Music·1h 50m

FAST FORWARD

“WHEN YOU'VE GOT ONE SHOT AT THE TOP YOU'VE GOT TO MOVE.”

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.

Above the Line
Sidney Poitier·DirectorRichard Wesley·ScreenplayTimothy March·StoryMatthew F. Leonetti·Director of PhotographyTom Scott·Original Music ComposerHarry Keller·Editor
Cast
John Scott Clough·Matt ShermanDon Franklin·Michael StaffordTamara Mark·June WolskyTracy Silver·Meryl StantonCindy McGee·Francine HackettGretchen Palmer·Valerie ThompsonMonique Cintron·Rita DiazDebra Varnado·Debbie HughesNoel Conlon·Mr. StantonKaren Kopins·Susan Granger
Full Crew
(23 credits)
Directing· 3
Sidney Poitier·DirectorCandace Allen·First Assistant DirectorJill Freeman·Script Supervisor
Writing· 2
Richard Wesley·ScreenplayTimothy March·Story
Camera· 3
Matthew F. Leonetti·Director of PhotographySidney Ray Baldwin·Still PhotographerJohn R. Leonetti·First Assistant Camera
Editing· 3
Harry Keller·EditorChristopher Koefoed·Assistant EditorJames Seidelman·Assistant Editor
Sound & Music· 5
Tom Scott·Original Music ComposerJack Hayes·Original Music ComposerQuincy Jones·Executive Music ProducerJim Weidman·Music EditorTom McCarthy Jr.·Supervising Sound Editor
Art & Design· 1
Michael Baugh·Art Direction
Production· 4
Melville Tucker·Executive ProducerJohn Veitch·ProducerJoy Todd·CastingDelia Circelli·Production Coordinator
Other Departments· 2
Pat Blymyer·GafferEddie Smith·Stunt Coordinator
By the Numbers
59.3
OF 100
Master Score
5.7
OF 10
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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