Legs (film) explained

Director:Jerrold Freedman
Executive Producer:Gregory Harrison
Music:Lee Holdridge
Cinematography:Allen Daviau
Editor:Anthony Redman
Company:The Catalina Production Group
Network:ABC
Runtime:95 minutes
Country:United States
Language:English

Legs is a 1983 American made-for-television musical drama film starring Shanna Reed, Deborah Geffner, Lawrence Leritz, David Marshall Grant, Maureen Teefy, and Gwen Verdon.[1] It was directed by Jerrold Freedman and written by Freedman and Brian Garfield.[2] [3] The film was retitled Rockettes for its UK video release.

This film was Gwen Verdon's television film debut[4] and using the talents of the 1982 Rockettes was partially filmed on stage at Radio City Music Hall. The film had several public screenings there prior to its television release.[5]

Plot

The film follows three women, Lisa Norwood, Terry Riga and Melissa Rizzo, who are auditioning in front of choreographer Maureen Comly, hoping to fill the one open spot in the chorus line of the famous US precision dance company, The Radio City Music Hall Rockettes.

Cast

Notes and References

  1. News: Fred Rothenberg. Associated Press. Associated Press. ABC Salutes Ladies in the Line. April 24, 2014. Observer-Reporter. May 2, 1983.
  2. News: Jerry Buck. Associated Press. Associated Press. Sheree North Stars in 'Legs' Monday on ABC. April 24, 2014. The Lewiston Daily Sun. May 2, 1983.
  3. News: Sherwood. Rick. 'Legs', ABC at 8 PM. April 24, 2014. Star-News. August 30, 1984.
  4. News: Wire Service Reports. She will be Right at Home in 'Legs'. April 24, 2014. Eugene Register-Guard. April 29, 1983.
  5. Web site: staff. Legs (1983), Overview. Turner Classic Movies. April 24, 2014.