Hugo Speer, Mark Addy, Paul Barber, Robert Carlyle, Steve Huison ...( see more  see more... ) , Tom Wilkenson , Tom Wilkinson , William Snape

Set in the British steel town of Sheffield, a group of out-of-work steel workers are organized by fun loving, slightly irresponsible Gaz into a Chippendale-style dance troupe. The group is made up of ...( read more  read more... )Dave, Gaz's overweight best friend who has recently been struck with impotency; Gerald, an ex-forman and amateur ballroom dancer; Horse, an old guy with dance moves that slightly resemble the funky chicken, the bus stop, and the bump; and Guy, who, despite his love of classic Hollywood musicals, is hopelessly cursed with no sense of rhythm. Despite these handicaps, they are soon dancing to the sounds of Donna Summer, Hot Chocolate, Gary Glitter, Sister Sledge, and Tom Jones.

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R, 1 hr. 30 min.

Directed by: Peter Cattaneo

Release Date: August 13, 1997

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DVD Release Date: November 2, 1999

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  • September 23, 2009
    When a new British Film is dubbed 'The best British film' it?s usually a good indication that it is in fact crap. This film is another reason the British film industry is in the shit, your mum likes it but she knows nothing about good film and can?t even remember the damn thing a...( read more)nyway! When any new film is dubbed ?The funniest comedy since The Full Monty? I avoid it like the plague. Rest in Peace British cinema, you once were great.
  • August 21, 2009
    Hilarious! The dance at the end was awesome.
  • March 16, 2009
    Dave: Anti-wrinkle cream there may be, but anti-fat-bastard cream there is not.

    Despite the subject matter (male stripping), this is a very funny and original movie.

    The story involves a group of out-of-work men in England, who decide to put on their own strip show after seeing...( read more) how much money it can make. Fairly simple setup, with a number of personal stories handled along the way.

    A lot of the jokes come from the fact that these are inexperienced, out of work guys, who you do not want to see strip, but they each have their own problems, and know they could make a lot of money doing so.

    Police Inspector: So your daddy dances in front of you, does he?
    Nathan: Only when he's rehearsing.

    The movie plays like a sports movie, with the underdogs going against the odds, while everyone bets against them, in order to hopefully succeed in the end.

    We are treated to a lot of montage scenes of these guys learning how to dance and get routines down, as well as just seeing their lives and why they might need to do this.

    Robert Carlyle and Tom Wilkinson (in roles that don't need them to be so serious for a change) are very good in their roles, as a man trying to afford joint custody to be with his son and another man looking not feel like a failure in front of his wife.

    This whole movie is just very satisfying on a number of levels. Its funny, well put together in terms of its simplistic style and soundtrack, and makes for pleasing moments involving these characters. A joy to watch.

    Gaz: I don't suppose you could lend us a jacket...
    Dave: Oh, Gaz...
    Gaz: Oh, come on, Dave, it's not for me, it's a funeral.
    Dave: [pause] What color?
    Gaz: [pause] Orange.
    Dave: Orange?
    Gaz: *Black* for fuck's sake!
  • November 8, 2008
    Great British Cast, who wouldn't enjoy this film?
  • June 12, 2008
    Unbelievably nominated against "Titanic" for best picture.
  • January 27, 2010
    HAHAHAHAHA....ever thought about working as a male-stripper...this is it....damn good show
  • January 17, 2010
    I started watching it, but can't remember if I finished it or not.
  • January 10, 2010
    OMG this was funny. . .
  • January 5, 2010
    Thes is an exelent movie, is perfect for the family :D
  • December 29, 2009
    WOW, and no thank you. One afternoon comedy central movie where there was nothing on.

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