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Cats Don't Dance

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Cats Don't Dance (1997)

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Reviews Counted: 15 Fresh: 10  Rotten:5 Average Rating: 6.5/10

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Runtime: 2 hrs

Synopsis: A star-struck kitty from Kokomo finally decides to do something about his dreams of silver screen superstardom, so he heads west to Hollywood. But discrimination awaits, as it turns out that the studio moguls don't see much use in a feline leading man. Undaunted, our furry hero joins forces... A star-struck kitty from Kokomo finally decides to do something about his dreams of silver screen superstardom, so he heads west to Hollywood. But discrimination awaits, as it turns out that the studio moguls don't see much use in a feline leading man. Undaunted, our furry hero joins forces with other admirable animal actors to take the world by storm. A nostalgic kids' version of the classic MGM backstage musicals, featuring the voices of Scott Bakula, Jasmine Guy, Kathy Najimy, and more. [More]

Genre: Childrens

Starring: Scott Bakula, Jasmine Guy, Kathy Najimy, George Kennedy, Hal Holbrook

Director: Mark Dindal
Composer: Randy Newman, Steve Goldstein
Producer: Jim Katz, Barry Weiss, David Steinberg, Charles L. Richardson, Sandy Russell Gartin
Screenwriter: Roberts Gannaway, Cliff Ruby, Elana Lesser, Theresa Pettengill
Producer: David Kirschner, Paul Gertz

DVD Info

Release:

Mar 9, 2002

[DVD Details]

DVD Features:

  • Region 1
  • Snap Case
  • Full Frame - 1.33
  • Single Side - Dual Layer

Additional Release Material:

  • Trailers
  • Bonus Feature - 1. THE CAT CONCERTO CARTOON

Interactive Features:

  • Interactive Game - 1. HOORAY FOR HOLLYWOOD!
  • Song Access

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Emanuel Levy
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Cute kid-flick, and a must-see for Scott Bakula fans.

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Staci Layne Wilson
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Lawrence Van Gelder
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Margaret A. McGurk
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Jeffrey Westhoff
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Kim Williamson
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Globe and Mail
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For you fuddy duddies out there who think cartoons are for kids, I don't know when the last time you saw a cartoon was, but movie cartoons have never been for kids.

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Karina Montgomery
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Jack Garner
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Madeleine Williams
Cinematter
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1.5/4

Cats Don't Dance, nor do they enchant.

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Mike Clark
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