"One" - 'A Chorus Line' - Movie Finale

Richard Attenborough's 1985 movie of this long-running Broadway musical came in for a lot of criticism, since it frequently departed from the show's plot, unnecessarily added and deleted songs, and suffered from some mis-casting of the principals. However, the finale was a choreographic tour-de-force of precision dancing, as the number of people on-stage multiplied by the second, all helped by mirrors at the back!

[@beaverstandig1747]

Some of the best choreography I’ve ever seen

[@bingovegas4867]

You don't get out much huh?

[@clarkslip5155]

Yes, indeed.

[@yvonneplant9434]

You haven't seen much dancing, I guess. 😅

[@clarkslip5155]

@@yvonneplant9434 Perhaps but even the one of Anie 1982 movie is good. What awaits us is much less.

[@claudiabranch7613]

I have watched this a thousand times,and every time that I have viewed it, I discovered scenes that I had missed. I Love it....

[@ATLLEO1170]

just look at how many talented and gifted dancers...and how many of them really would have chance to stand in spotlight just for once ....art is so competitive and stressful..they really need to have top motivation and passion for it as a career. RESPECT!

[@theresastevenson5934]

Amen! And instead they shared the spotlight together and worked incredibly hard to dance together and coordinate steps. There's wayyyy too much emphasis today on solos, being a soloist and competition. Social media feeds into this mindset. I am much more inspired by groups dancing together for the greater good. That's real talent in my book. 👯👯‍♀️👯‍♂️

[@giuseppinacapone3869]

Ballare questo brano è stato emozionante, ciò accadde a me nel lontano 1987. Solo chi sta sul palco o dietro le quinte, conosce la fatica, i sacrifici per raggiungere questi livelli, ma anche la gioia di ballare di regalare le stesse emozioni a chi ci sta di fronte... Difficile da dimenticare ❤

[@LaureenofScotland]

I had the great pleasure to see it on Broadway! Fantastic!

[@claudiabranch7613]

I don't know why this scene brings Joyful tears to my eyes....

[@johnhayward5642]

Sadly, I have not been fortunate enough to witness the stage show BUT, I have never seen such co-ordination! The sheer perfection that Bob Fosse brings to his numbers leaves me flabbergasted. Superb.

[@onnapnewo]

Jeffrey Hornaday did choreography for the film, and Michael Bennett and Bob Avian choreographed the original stage production.

[@CJ-gv6bq]

I got to see the show when I was in middle school in Boston.

[@acgogoacgogo8854]

It was really a shame that this movie didn't turn out better. I remember it was kind of unbearable to watch at certain points. But this finale is a real tour de force. Notice how the cuts/edits happen precisely on each note. That was incredibly hard to do before digital editing. It must have taken months to put together all the pieces that compose this four minute sequence. Bravo to Sir Richard.

[@БорисШалагінов]

Этот фильм с молодым Майклом Дугласом шёл в советском прокате под названием "Кордебалет". Тогда ещё были кинотеатры с широкоформатным экраном, на котором фильм смотрелся классно. Сейчас обладатели смартфонов могут его критиковать сколько угодно за всё, что угодно. Он создан был для ценителей ушедшей эпохи, эпохи искусства.

[@БорисШалагінов]

По-моему, это был даже не широкоэкранный, а широкоформатный фильм. Эффект от танцевальных сцен был в кинотеатре потрясающий.

[@Zhambie]

Love it, makes me smile every time

[@claudiabranch7613]

This is a Beautiful and Heart warming film. I absolutely Love it....

[@jackiel3998]

I never get tired of A Chorus Line.

[@bettysmith9363]

Me either. I picture myself up there with them lol....Have watched the movie several times and saw the musical at the Pantages...

[@jackiel3998]

@@bettysmith9363 all the time. lol

[@kevangeorge1357]

Never tire watching this movie.....CLASSIC.

[@charki40]

This is one of the most amazing dance finales in a musical. They outdid themselves in this film. It brought tears to my eye and immense joy. Humans are capable of such talent and beauty. Brings back many fond memories.

[@williamdixon1992]

I loved watching this. And continue to watch it. My favorite all time dance movie!

[@jonahfalcon1970]

You're... kinda missing the point. The point is that they're CHORUS. ANONYMOUS. The leads are unimportant as there are tons of clones of them and they disappear into the fabric. All while singing the virtues of someone else.

[@0612lal]

I thought I was the only person that cries at the end of this movie. Absolutely beautiful and amazing, one of the best of all times, my favorite🤩

[@Shortywithbrains]

Wow watching this makes me morn for my grandmother, so much. I miss, and love her sooooooooo much times infinity. Awww damn........R.I.P. Virginia Hess, and I hope Jesus Christ has you now. I miss, and love you, so much!

[@claudiabranch7613]

I Loved how they added all the dancers that were part of the production, in the finale....

[@chuckmathues9276]

Saw the show at least 3 times. Loved it because of the big finale.

[@alicenelson8615]

I also saw it 3 times on Broadway - loved it!

[@QuentinRolfe-bd2dq]

That Landers girl from Dallas is very memorable doing T&A ! 👏👏

[@newtonduck1]

Not a great film version of the musical, in my opinion, but this was done very well. I like the way they bring in all of the characters and then keep adding through the mirror.

[@adam28xx]

It must have taken days to film when you look at all the many 'takes.'

[@paulahennessey7680]

The high kicks are amazing.

[@gregghanson6095]

ya now, this cast is phenomenal...but the finale is not for close-ups, cutie quotes in the score, etc. The power of it is in the collective of the choreo. Just pull the camera back and don't fu-- with it. The final high kicks are spectacular.

[@lizzabbott]

BRAVO ! Absolutely stunning !

[@adelebz7]

Goosebumps from head to toe!!Yesssssss!!!!

[@tonysaman4665]

For me this was the best Broadway Show Ever I seen them

[@bingovegas4867]

Speak English much?

[@mmccormick2770]

Their costumes are gold and shiny. 🎩

[@brucevenzke4370]

I'm usually cool on musicals, but is one impressive finale (appropriately) .

[@stephenwhiteman4668]

Best Ever Broadway Song

[@Blueazeyez]

Awesome Performance by all

[@neorandy]

Time to watch it again!

[@barbaralesser5905]

Fabulous show!

[@barbarastrauch2892]

Toll, wie super das einstudiert ist. Da sitzt jeder Ton, jede Bewegung !!!

[@Sofia-ym7zf]

*ADAPTACIÓN ESPAÑOL* Un singular momento, con cada paso que dé Único sentimiento, con solo moverse Una sonrisa y nadie será como tú Y nunca estáras solo You know you'll never be lonely with you-know-who One moment in her presence and you can forget the rest For the girl is second best to none, son Oooh! Sigh! Give her your attention Do I really have to mention she's the one One singular sensation, every little step she takes One thrilling combination, every move that she makes One smile and suddenly nobody else will do You know you'll never be lonely with you-know-who One moment in her presence and you can forget the rest For the girl is second best to none, son Oooh! Sigh! Give her your attention Do I really have to mention she's the one One singular sensation, every little step she takes One thrilling combination, every move that she makes One smile and suddenly nobody else will do You know you'll never be lonely with you-know-who One moment in her presence and you can forget the rest For the girl is second best to none, son Oooh! Sigh! Give her your attention Do I really have to mention she's the one

[@nobleza1959]

THE LATEST IS THE BEST. Thank you so much from Spain.

[@MarilynButler-v7x]

Love it . I watch it at least once every week 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🌁

[@fajarsetiawan8665]

God, this choreo is way harder than the broadway

[@richardmayora1289]

No it's not. And I saw the original dozens of times. This movie was total crap.

[@carlosmonsalve2350]

Love it... forever 👑💖🎶

[@eyreyereye]

this movie was hot garbage in comparison to the musical, but they did this scene well really cuts deep to see all the characters that we get to know over the course of the musical ironed out into uniformity and part of a huge crowd, nearly indistinguishable now

[@jackiel3998]

YES. Michael Douglas made it all about him. I was so disappointed. At least he could not ruin the singing and dance scenes.

[@80s-Retro-Alien]

I 💛 the 80's! 😍🤩🥰

[@omartiz]

I love The Chorus Line 💙

[@marizildalasalvia3202]

A não ser q vc faça parte desse Mundo,jamais saberá dessa emoção.... Vc só será um simples mortal♥️

[@theresastevenson5934]

Amen! It's a one in a lifetime experience. I danced this in the early 1980s. I feel it in my bones and soul. ❤😍❤

[@marizildalasalvia3202]

@@theresastevenson5934 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@Always_Thinking]

I can't imagine if they were casting this show today...😮

[@mtlento]

They don’t make shows like this anymore.

[@olgagalvany2846]

UN BRAVO PER L'ESCENOGRAFIA!!!!

[@s.r.8173]

Fantastic❤

[@MsBackstager]

What fun dressing everyone for the finale.

[@joycepurdue6648]

Loved it!

[@micheletulimieri1933]

Musica sublime,balletto eccezionale

[@gracerodgers8952]

This always cheers me up!

[@Sofia-ym7zf]

*ADAPTACIÓN ESPAÑOL* Un singular momento Con cada paso que el de Enorme sentimiento Cada que el se mueve

[@clarkslip5155]

¿ Y que ?

[@ruckailo88]

Es una Maravilla esta obra ❤❤❤😊😊😊😢😢😢❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@verabrandaopimentel9211]

Amo Chorus line❤

[@MrPAPAGAYO46]

Una grandiosa coreografía de baile a cargo de un selecto grupo de cerca de ochenta bailarines y bailarinas que realizan una rutina sincronizada de inigualable perfección y maestría que hace las delicias de todo el público que los contempla sobre el escenario, del Radio City Music Hall de Nueva York, escenario habitual de baile de las Rockettes, maestras inigualables del baile sincronizado.

[@adam28xx]

Google translate: "A great dance choreography by a select group of nearly eighty male and female dancers who perform a synchronized routine of unparalleled perfection and mastery that delights the entire audience that watches them on stage at Radio City Music Hall in New York, regular dance scene for the Rockettes, unparalleled masters of synchronized dancing."

[@Leoniceamaral]

Apresentação maravilhosa!

[@sues.8384]

Holy stamina, Batman!!

[@mga2899]

On film, you get as many takes as you need.

[@CJ-gv6bq]

So Bugsby Berlie like in the costumes and use of mirrors and overhead shots.

[@adam28xx]

I think you must mean Busby Berkeley, the great American movie choreographer!

[@CJ-gv6bq]

@@adam28xx I did, auto correct got me there.

[@tomadams2309]

So much for the Four Girls , Four Boys . Guess they all Neeed the job. They hoped they got the job

[@deanelyjah712]

Just Superb x

[@carlosmonsalve2350]

Love it 💖💖💖👑

[@zetaweaver7476]

perfect

[@FACUNDOTROMPETA]

Fabuloso!!! De otro planeta!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏🇺🇸

[@tsehan67]

величайшая хореография))

[@mariaveronicaclares7334]

Fantástico, excelente

[@kevinrussell6530]

None of the sophisticated choreography for this number that was in the stage musical. It was beautiful and much better!

[@paulahennessey7680]

I think it's cleaner than the stage production.

[@mariarosamontoliu202]

Es una película FANTÁSTICA..TODOS MUY BUENOS.SI NO LA HAN VISTO LA RECOMIENDO...

[@misterbear8787]

Pretty Cool

[@高橋なつみ-w2o]

✨🤗🌹🌿✨💖✨ ⭐️✨Fantastico✨💖⭐️

[@victoriaguarinoalemany4281]

Que chute de FELICIDAD🤣👁🤣🤣💯💯🌹🌹🌹🌹💃

[@richarddeleon8601]

I'm sure you noticed the girl falling down at the end on the right.

[@BmoreXina]

where? what is the time code?

[@richarddeleon8601]

@@BmoreXina 3:32

[@BmoreXina]

Thanks! 😊

[@BmoreXina]

She must be super quick to get up because for the life of me I can’t find it. Lower right corner, right? Not “stage right”?

[@richarddeleon8601]

@@BmoreXina she is right behind the movie actor. 3rd dancer on your right

[@billhause]

8 dancers?

[@ValentinaInnocenti]

Quando lo riguardo mi viene sempre da piangere

[@adam28xx]

Google translate ... When I look at it I always feel like crying

[@lolypoly9672]

Beautiful leg

[@christymallesky8670]

In sync!

[@rossp1467]

Watch the third dancer from the right in the second row at 3:33 (lower right hand corner). I bet she cringes when she watches this.

[@Gitn2it]

Good observation! Never noticed that before. 😊

[@sallydaniel1023]

The movie was terrible, but the dancing was top notch

[@FrancoCavicchi-h5n]

🎉😂❤ wonderful

Amigo que tal o exame? Para ajudar envio-lhe a FINAL do primeiro musical a que assisti em NEW YORK, por volta de 1973. E fiquei ESPANTADO com a qualidade. No dia seguinte estava no MET a ver a TOSCA com o Corelli, e lembro-me de não conseguir concentrar- me por via deste final. Um abraço

[@elisaaramos8608]

Love this show. So spectacular.

[@19gregske55]

Does anyone know how many dancers were used in this shot?

[@deadshotninja4852]

Its an illusion its all the same people just multiplied

[@diane8937]

80, give or take.

[@aliceevans9606]

Are those magic mirrors from Numberblocks?

[@kellys.4356]

🎉 #1

[@jjtheresesouter2210]

Charmaine did you use to be a dancer???

[@charki40]

To answer your interesting question. Although Im not sure its for me but Yes I was a dancer and my name is Charmaine.

[@2eleven48]

Yeah, but who's this woman they keep singing about?

[@pamthompson596]

I think it was a combination of all dancers who have ever gone to tryouts for a part in a show. The hopes and dreams of every one.

[@laurieberry162]

they all have beautiful legs

[@hotenhitonokoe2848]

nice

[@auroraandreaadasmealmarza3068]

Vine por Curicó Show

[@dancingwithsongbbloo7182]

😍😍😍😍👏👏👏💃🕺🏿💃🕺🏿💃🕺🏿💃

[@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536]

The sound can be better. Or could.

[@elliottdb]

I had forgotten how incredibly horrible this was. On stage, it was musical perfection and packed an emotional wallop. This bloated, over-the-top travesty of the original is an embarrassment! The rapid cutting destroyed the flow of the number, and the close-ups and rapid panning of the dancers destroyed the feeling of ensemble, which was the whole point!

[@cherihalda7168]

Just read that CATS movie was horrible, too

[@lucigalaxi3652]

That’s the one annna Chapman….

[@actioninstructor]

A los of work in the backstage

[@bostonblackie9503]

This is so flat it is suppose to be a rousing number! Could do with remake this film version bombed but the theatrical musical was brilliant!

[@paules3437]

Maybe the nature of musicals on film demands this, but I find the "filler" music they put it, which, of course, differs from the original Broadway music, rahter annoying. I feel like it just detracts from the flow of the drama in the music. Plus, was the Dollar Store having a special on gold clothing or something? ; )

[@joannab6282]

:D :))))))))

[@michaelkniskern5786]

Such a shame it was so bad. Very disappointed.

[@БорисШалагінов]

Ну, если Вы смотрели его не на широкоформатном экране в кинотеатре, а в своём смартфоне, то я Вам просто сочувствую.

[@bingovegas4867]

One of the biggest box office bombs in history of Hollywood. So far off the hit Broadway play, nearly destroyed Michael Douglas career. All of these 20 yr olds praising this absurd clip never even saw the musical on Broadway.

[@hbdragon88]

Well, it's really about accessibility. The singular copy that seems to exist of the original cast is difficult to watch as it's such poor quality (drop outs, audio issues, fuzzy visual, etc.) that being said, the 1983 record breaking 3389th performance is absolutely breathtaking and electric, even though I've only seen the last number. Seeing over 330 dancers doing the final is insane.

[@abehambino]

@@hbdragon88exactly. I’m sure the broadway version is infinitely better, but we don’t all have the privilege of seeing the spectacle for ourselves. As far as movies go, this indeed is some fine choreography. I have seen better, but this is among the better ones. I wish the purists would understand that the vast majority of people will never witness the live version, and we have to content with the little tastes we are given.

[@alicenelson3866]

I saw it 3 times on Broadway. Love this movie clip.

[@germanquintero10121946]

EXQUISITOS

[@kat35lulu88]

Beats all those stupid French Bulldog vids.....

[@wsddrama8735]

Douglas ruined the film- it wasn't chorus line- it was chorus line director

[@jackiel3998]

Agree completely. He made it all about him. I was so disappointed. At least he could not ruin the singing and dancing.

[@wilnerolivier7971]

@@jackiel3998 Douglas was just channeling his inner Gordon Gekko!!

[@michaelkniskern5786]

One of the worse movie adaptations ever made.

[@GoodLifeInSpain]

True...but, I still watch it because there are no other options.

[@richarddeleon8601]

I saw the movie first. Then i saw it live. I liked the movie better

[@БорисШалагінов]

Ну, если Вы смотрели не на широкоформатном экране в кинотеатре, а в своём смартфоне, то, может, критики заслуживает Ваш смартфон?