Stompin' at the Savoy (1992)
Manhattan 1939... After the Depression.... Before the War... If you had ambition and could dance, it was the only place to be.
As the Harlem Renaissance flourishes in jazzy New York City, Pauline, Esther and Alice struggle to survive. By day, they toil at dreary jobs, dreaming of stardom, riches and happiness. By night, they dance their troubles away at the famous Savoy Ballroom. But when World War II appears on the horizon, the girls find their fortunes unfolding too unevenly to reconcile, and they inevitably begin to drift apart.
Director: Debbie Allen
Genre: Drama, Music, TV Movie
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: April 19, 1992
Cast
- Lynn Whitfield - Esther
- Vanessa Williams - Pauline
- Jasmine Guy - Alice
- Mario Van Peebles - Walter
- Vanessa Bell Calloway - Dorothy
- Michael Warren - Calvin
- Debbie Allen - Estelle
- Dawnn Lewis - Ella Fitzgerald
Screenplay
Music: Harold Wheeler
Cinematography: Isidore Mankofsky
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Debbie Allen
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Stompin' at the Savoy about?
- As the Harlem Renaissance flourishes in jazzy New York City, Pauline, Esther and Alice struggle to survive. By day, they toil at dreary jobs, dreaming of stardom, riches and happiness. By night, they dance their troubles away at the famous Savoy Ballroom. But when World War II appears on the horizon, the girls find their fortunes unfolding too unevenly to reconcile, and they inevitably begin to drift apart.
- Who directed Stompin' at the Savoy?
- Stompin' at the Savoy was directed by Debbie Allen.
- Who stars in Stompin' at the Savoy?
- Stompin' at the Savoy stars Lynn Whitfield, Vanessa Williams, Jasmine Guy, Mario Van Peebles, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Michael Warren.
- How long is Stompin' at the Savoy?
- Stompin' at the Savoy has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Stompin' at the Savoy?
- Stompin' at the Savoy is a Drama, Music, TV Movie film.
- Where was Stompin' at the Savoy produced?
- Stompin' at the Savoy was produced in United States of America.