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The Dancing Man (1992)
58 min | Documentary

The Dancing Man (1992)

58 min | Documentary

When adolescent Clayton Bates lost his leg in a cotton gin accident, he thought his dreams of dancing were over. His life story shows amazing spirit and athleticism, and an incredible dancing career. This film shows how Mr. Bates overcame ...See moreWhen adolescent Clayton Bates lost his leg in a cotton gin accident, he thought his dreams of dancing were over. His life story shows amazing spirit and athleticism, and an incredible dancing career. This film shows how Mr. Bates overcame the odds to become one of the greatest tap dancers of all time. Also documented is Bates' highly successful mountain resort which catered to African-American families. Written by Anonymous See less

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8 cast members

Name	Known for
Peg Leg Bates Self Self See fewer	The Tony Bennett Show (1956)
James 'Buster' Brown Self Self See fewer	The Cotton Club (1984)
Ralph Brown Self Self See fewer	13 Demon Street (1959)
Ruth Brown Self Self See fewer	Hairspray (1988)
Charles 'Honi' Coles Self Self See fewer	Dirty Dancing (I) (1987)
Chuck Green Self Self See fewer	Putney Swope (1969)
Gregory Hines Self Self See fewer	History of the World: Part I (1981)
Percy Sutton Self Self See fewer	Showtime at the Apollo (1987)