War Dancing tells the tale of Slammer, a small-time hood whose life changes when he is allowed to take part in a music video shoot. He begins to feel that a career in music might get him on the right track, but the video's choreographer dismisses Slammer's attempts at dancing. This gives Slammer the righteous anger he needs to improve his skills and show everybody he can besuccessful.
Production
Glorious 1989 fashion crimes committed in every frame.
Acting
Carlos Andrés Gómez delivers earnestness the script doesn't deserve.
Director
Ted Mather
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was Adrian Paul's second film role; he'd become famous three years later as Duncan MacLeod in Highlander: The Series. The hair evolution alone deserves study.
Released at the absolute tail end of the breakdance craze, this film captures that weird 1989 moment when Hollywood was still convinced street dance could solve juvenile delinquency.
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