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Liza Minnelli, Shelley Winters, Ellen Greene, Julie Walters, Sheila McCarthy ... see more see more... , Robyn Stevan , Jane Krakowski , Andrea Martin , Carol Woods , Luke Reilly , Nora Dunn , Eugene Robert Glazer , Lesley Ballantyne , Kristi Breen , Lynda Champagne , Angelo Colavecchia , Michael DeSadeleer , Lili Francks , Steve Girardi , Vanessa Harwood , Charles Hayter , Anne Hodgkinson , Candace Jennings , Janet Kloeble , Geza Kovacs , Brian Leonard , Dean McDermott , Bonnie Monaghan , Gladys O'Connor , William Orlowski , Madeline Paul , Raymond Rickman , Stella Sprowell , Tara Young , David Harvey , William Irwin , Peter Howard

Stepping Out might be considered a textbook exercise in screenwriting cliche: take Mavis Turner (Liza Minnelli), a woman who "coulda been a contenda" had she pursued her dreams of appearing on Broadwa... read more read more...y; give her an evening job at a converted church teaching tap; mix in a motley crew of left-footed cardboard-cutouts too rhythmically challenged for her to train; add a charity performance organized by a snooty old ruler-of-the-world-type (Nora Dunn) who thinks they're too klutzy to participate; watch the motley crew turn into a well-oiled dance machine in time to steal the show, prove the snob wrong and overcome their personal problems along the way (not to mention Mavis')...and somehow, in spite of it all, it actually manages to be a rather entertaining film. The entire production is so cheesy and exaggeratedly "Broadway" that it provides more than its share of amusement, intentional or otherwise; the fact that Minnelli turns in an infectiously good-humored performance doesn't hurt, either. ~ Jeremy Beday, Rovi

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PG, 1 hr. 53 min.

Directed by: Lewis Gilbert

Release Date: September 30, 1991

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DVD Release Date: March 26, 1992

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  • jjnxn
    May 4, 2011
    jjnxn
    Very likable little comic drama gives Liza a nice showcase for her considerable dancing skills, her singing is a matter of opinion but she can belt a number across like few others. The supporting cast is a good one all with little quirks, Shelley Winters stands out with some trul... read morey affecting moments.
  • sayers1977
    May 3, 2011
    sayers1977
    An enjoyable 'let's do the show right here' film based on a play. Gilbert is mostly remembered for his Bond films and Alfie but in the 80's and 90's he did a few adapatations of plays to films, including 'Educating Rita' and 'Noises Off'. This has a great ensemble and you end up ... read morecaring for them and hoping they do well. It also ends with some brilliant dance routines. However it is Minnelli who shines here. She is adorable as the teacher and you can't help but warm to her. If you like dance and comedy with real heart you can't go far wrong with this.

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March 26, 2009
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Stephen Holden
May 20, 2003
Stephen Holden, New York Times

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January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

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Susan Granger
November 12, 2005
Susan Granger, www.susangranger.com

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Emanuel Levy
July 14, 2005
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June 21, 2005
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Derek Adams
June 24, 2006
Derek Adams, Time Out

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May 24, 2003
Film4

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Marjorie Baumgarten
March 10, 2003
Marjorie Baumgarten, Austin Chronicle

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