Dirty Dancing (1987)

Plot Summary

Baby is a sweet young girl, from home, raised in a privileged environment, who in the summer of 1963 goes on vacation with her family to a resort in the mountains. Unexpectedly Baby meets Johnny, the camp dance instructor, an older boy with distinctly different backgrounds, and falls madly in love with him. Thus begins a forbidden summer love that will change the way they look at each other's world. Don't miss this mega romantic classic starring the iconic Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze.

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Awards

Golden Globes, USA (1988)

Golden Globe 1988

Winner

Best Original Song - Motion Picture

Franke Previte John DeNicola Donald Markowitz

Golden Globe 1988

Nominated

Best Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical

Academy Awards, USA (1988)

Oscar 1988

Winner

Best Music, Original Song

Franke Previte John DeNicola Donald Markowitz