Breakin' (1984) Edit

A short brunette.

A very gifted choreographer.

About the Radiotron that was really different.

Actually, he's working on it right now.

After what happened at Franco's class...

Against a disciplined art form...

Ah, yes. I'm one of those guys that...

All I'm saying is

All right, man.

All right, now, let me get this straight. Humor me.

All right!

All right! Congratulations. That's great.

All right.

All right. All right, that's it.

All right. Go work 'em, Kelly!

All right. Let's turn these fools out, man.

All right. There you go.

All right. This is it.

All right. We're gonna lock.

Am I missing something?

Amazing. Just fantastic.

And bandanas and spiked bracelets.

And breakin' in no time.

And bring your girlfriend the dancer...

And he can get us the chance.

And I guarantee you we'll win.

And I mean it.

And it's always the same answer.

And it's been made very clear to me...

And it's gotten me nowhere.

And l'd hate to take you out of your way.

And not you or anybody is gonna take that away.

And there are some very important people...

And there's gonna be judges from all over the country there.

And there's no way they'll even consider you guys.

And they cross that line, we're gonna cut 'em.

And they're so important to me.

And we don't do it in the classrooms, either.

And what makes you so special?

And who might you be?

And why not?

And you guys are supposed to be there.

And you're telling me you want to be a street dancer.

And your friends are all phonies, man.

Anytime, man!

Are allowed to call us by.

Are you a dancer?

Are you an entertainer?

Are you kidding? Those dudes don't want...

Are you lookin' for a fight?

Are you still with Franco?

As a matter of fact, there's something big developing...

As ready as we're ever going to be.

As trained, professional dancers?

At dancing, maybe. You forget who you're talking to.

Award winners don't push brooms.

Award winners don't push brooms.

Baby Legs, come on.

Be cool, all right?

Be there...

Because I don't think they'll fit in...

Because we don't fit into your world...

Been busy. Has me working double shifts now.

Believe me, Kelly, l've called every S.O.B. in the business...

Blonde, brunette if they're looking for hair...

Boy, do I have an idea!

Break, hot tot.

But I see you haven't lost any of your moves.

But if that's what you want, Kelly, then you do it.

But it's way out in Venice...

But now I can see you ain't gonna amount to nothin'.

But there's always a reason.

But we can't give up now. We can't let Franco off that easy.

But you heard them. They called us chicken.

Can't you see what's going on?

Caress me. More passion.

Class dismissed.

Come on, fly.

Come on, Kelly, let's go.

Come on, Kelly. Get down.

Come on, man!

Come on, man. Let's get out of here.

Come on, man. Let's go.

Come on, Ram.

Come on.

Come on.

Come on.

Come on. Get this stuff cleared up.

Come on. I want to show you something.

Come on. I'll take you there.

Come on. Let's show those heifers.

Come on. Up here.

Come on. You promised.

Could be our major competition in the contest.

Cupcakes!

Cute, Kelly. Some people love you for your body.

Did mommy forget to pick you up again?

Did you ever see the ''Dancing Doggie'' dog food commercial?

Did you hear me? You must leave now!

Do you know where he is?

Do you know, if we put them on the streets, we'd burn 'em.

Do you think I'm here to see Adam?

Do you want to go for a bite?

Don't let it get to you, Kelly. There will be more auditions.

Don't worry about it. Just go over there and watch us dance.

Don't worry about it. They ain't nothin'.

Don't you worry. I got the finest dancers available.

Down here.

Electro Rock. We got a score to settle.

Electro...what?

Everything I know that

Excuse us, Sofie.

Feel it! Up.

Fine!

Five, six, seven, eight.

Footwork.

For a human being.

For some very good jazz dancers...

For teaching you how to dance, sucker.

For us, you mean.

Forget it.

Franco, stop!

Franco's been acting a little weird the last few days.

Friday night.

Get 'em!

Girls!

Give him a call. He might be able to help.

Go turn 'em out, man.

Go, girl! Go! Do it!

God damn. The earring prince here thinks he...

God forbid he has no doubts or fears.

God, you look great. Look at you.

Goddamn it!

Good luck.

Good to see you.

Good. Good, because l've got so many people I want you to meet.

Gracie. Avanti.

Happy now?

Have you thought about a second career?

He can do a lot for us, you know?

He knows everything.''

He told me about this big dance contest...

He's an agent here in L.A.

He's gonna have this little party...

He's got some really great connections...

He's my agent, and he's just trying to help us.

He's one of those young men that spins around on his head.

He's really a nice guy, and he's trying to help us out.

He's sharp.

Head up.

Hello, Max. Good to see you.

Hello. How are you?

Hey, are you back for more, fool?

Hey, don't listen to him. Come on.

Hey, Earring. You gonna order something?

Hey, face, who are you callin' chicken?

Hey, let's go celebrate. Lunch is on me.

Hey, man, Adam! What's happenin'?

Hey, man, help me clean up this mess.

Hey, punk.

Hey, that dancing's fresh.

Hey, Turbo, did you finish sweeping up?

Hey, Turbo!

Hey, wasn't she hot?

Hey, why don't you come over here and dance with us?

Hey! I could have used that.

Hey! What's up?

Hi, Kelly.

Hi, Ozone. Hi, Turbo.

Hi. Hope you didn't come here to eat.

Hi. This is the dancer I was telling you about.

Hold onto it a minute.

How you doing?

Hup back!

Hurry up. I don't want you to miss anything.

I already have plans.

I am finally happy and I have some real friends.

I am pushing 20, you know.

I can't help it. You're just so cute.

I didn't have any intentions of hanging around.

I don't dance for anybody but myself.

I don't know what else I can do.

I don't know what to do with these people.

I don't teach amateurs.

I don't think we have anything to talk about.

I don't want to be reasonable.

I don't want to get heavy handed...

I don't want to stay here all night. Do you?

I feel my life getting stale.

I figure I still have a few good months left in me.

I guarantee you they won't want you for your body or your wit.

I guess they came to see me.

I have everything I want right here.

I haven't seen him for a couple days.

I hope they do.

I hope you'll be able to back it up.

I just don't know if this is what I really want to do.

I just need a whole new life.

I know how you feel.

I know someone who'd argue that point.

I know the routine.

I know.

I mean, he really believes in us.

I mean, that's what I'm here for.

I mean, the people there were real.

I mean, this could be a really big break for us.

I mean, you're always putting up fronts.

I need longer legs, shorter legs, punk hair, no hair...

I never thought you would be so narrow minded.

I promised some friends l'd go watch them dance.

I really don't understand you.

I tell you, Kelly, you're really gonna love this.

I think I hear your mama calling you.

I think that I can guarantee you that we're going to win.

I think we should pursue...

I think we'll be wasting our time.

I think you better leave.

I told you he belonged on the streets!

I want you to meet.

I want you to see what real dancing's all about.

I was really surprised.

I won't blame you if you don't show up...

I'm all right.

I'm going to call all my friends in the business...

I'm going to see an agent about some work.

I'm keeping in shape.

I'm really glad you came.

I'm really glad you like it.

I'm right behind you.

I'm sorry about what happened. I tried to get them to leave.

I'm the last person he wants to see.

I'm the manager of this group. What seems to be the problem?

I'm very much afraid they won't be able to dance for us.

In the dance community right now...

In this grease trap, and you're not dancing.

Into one of the biggest dance competitions...

Is it does keep you in shape.

James came to watch us dance.

James is just a friend.

James thinks we really have something.

James, I thought you were a smart man.

James, it's real. it's fresh.

James, l'd like you to meet my friends.

Jeez, how many times...

Jim, get them out of here this instant.

Just do it.

Just go on and sweep, knucklehead.

Kelly Bennett, this is Sofie Cunningham...

Kelly is a client and a very close friend.

Kelly, are you OK? I mean, you sound really down to me.

Kelly, I hate to tell you this...

Kelly, I'm aware of what it is.

Kelly, I'm not.

Kelly, it's the only way it will work.

Kelly, l...

Kelly, that's great!

Kelly, we have to be reasonable about this.

Kelly!

Kelly!

Kelly! You made it.

Kelly...

Kelly...you were... you were right.

L'd burn any girl that put her face in front of me.

L'd like to make a toast. To the best.

L'd like to thank you for this award.

L'll ride the bus.

L'll see you later.

L'll tell you what they don't want.

L've been reasonable all my life...

L've been talking you up like crazy here.

L've missed you in class lately.

L've never needed anybody, and I don't need them now.

Let's get the hot food out to the customers.

Let's go.

Let's just say you have no professional experience.

Let's talk about it later. I can't see.

Lf those dudes want to see us dance, have them come down here.

Lf you want anything, it's on the house.

Lf you want to talk to him, you talk to me.

Like your boyfriend James.

Listen, I got to get back to work.

Listen, I would really love to, but I really got to go.

Listen, there's a friend of mine James Wilcox.

Ln fact, I suspect it's not even going to be a contest.

Ln fact, there are plenty of auditions coming up.

Look around you. it's pretty obvious, isn't it?

Look at him.

Look at that cup right there, man.

Look at these fancy cars. You sure we're invited?

Look, all I know is you're slaving away...

Look, I'll pull my dancers out if this doesn't stop...

Look, I'm not going to stand for this!

Look, I'm sorry, but we're looking...

Look, I'm sorry. I'm going to have to ask you to leave.

Look, they put us down. We can't go back on that.

Look, they're here. Just let them dance.

Looks like their mama never taught them how to dress.

Ls Ozone inside?

Lt had an energy that felt really good.

Lt just seems that Franco has a lot more pull than I thought.

Lt takes more than talent.

Lt was alive, you know?

Lt was great meeting you all. All right? Thank you.

Lt was just a cheap shot.

Lt was just phenomenal.

Lt wasn't my charming wit, Cupcakes.

Lt won't get you to Broadway.

Lt's a place where street dancers go to show their stuff.

Lt's all her fault.

Lt's because they don't understand it.

Lt's just that I'm working on getting you...

Lt's just that you've got to be serious.

Lt's not just kids dancing on a street corner for a nickel.

Lt's really big!

Lt's the same thing with all the girls.

Lt's wonderful.

Man, everybody will bag on us if we back down.

Man, I should have got her number. Look at her.

Man, look at this stuff.

Man, now I know we're in trouble.

Man, shut that thing off.

Maybe you're a little overdressed.

Me, it's your charming wit.

More emotion. To the mirror.

My father just happens to work for them.

Never. I'll die on my toes.

Nice to see you.

Nice, Cupcakes. Nice.

No, I'll treat, OK?

No, I'll treat.

No, I'm all right.

No, man. I just like the way she dances, all right?

No, my agent James.

No, thank you.

No, you were good. Hey, wasn't she hot, Turbo?

No! I'm just ready for a change.

No.

No. actually, I was supposed to meet...

No. Ozone will never go for it. He's got too much pride.

Not for this girl.

Nothing but the best for the best, huh, baby?

Nothing much, man. This is Kelly.

Now, don't jump to conclusions. l've seen them dance.

Now, listen here, young man.

Now, reach back. You're late.

Now, that's not true.

Now, wait.

Now, we're gonna roll our wrists, point, lock...

Now, when we lock, roll our wrists...point. OK?

Now, won't they?

Now, you...

Now.

Now.

Oh, allow me. Kelly...

Oh, no way. I respect my body.

Oh, there they are.

Oh, wow! What is this?

Oh, yeah, punk?

Oh, yeah?

Oh, yeah? Show me, man.

Oh, yeah? Why don't you go out and sweep, man?

Oh, yeah? Why don't you go out and sweep, man?

Oh, yeah...

OK, so I'll set up a few appointments this week.

OK. Bye bye.

OK. I'll go.

Or maybe they're afraid of getting ****d or mugged.

Or why I do what I do.

Or why I do what I do.

Out the window, huh?

Ozone and Turbo will go nuts if they find out.

Ozone would love to see you.

Ozone, the way you dance is... it's incredible.

Ozone, this is Franco. Ozone.

Ozone, wait up.

Ozone!

Ozone.

Please don't go. Franco he's just sick.

Pull back. Come on. Come on, now.

Reach across. And hup 3, hup 5, hup down, hup 2...

Reach. That's it.

Really, Kelly, I think you'd love to meet these guys.

Really? Well, then why do you get so upset...

Right here, baby.

Right on.

See you tomorrow, OK?

See? I told you that's what you needed.

She ain't no street dancer.

She can learn.

She has a fast spin.

She knows nothin' about what we do.

Show us what you got.

Sick, man! Sick!

So come this way.

So this bit of amateur dancing...

So what did Our Almightiness want this time?

So what's so unusual about that?

So you're just gonna throw the whole contest...

Soda Pop.

Some dear, close friends of mine...

Sounds great.

Special K!

Special K. Any good dancer has a street name.

Spit out the pieces we don't like.

Spit out the pieces we don't like.

Stale? Like that hamburger if the customer doesn't get it.

Stop right this minute!

Stop this nonsense! Jim!

Street dancer!

Street dancing belongs on the street.

Street dancing friends on the same stage...

Sure.

Sure. Anytime. Maybe we'll see you again, huh?

Susan, right?

Take the floor. Dance. Dance...across the floor.

Than any dancer I know.

Thank you, Miss Bennett. You were excellent.

Thank you. You were excellent.

Thanks for coming. And then you brought...

Thanks for the dance.

Thanks, James. I really appreciate your help.

Thanks, man.

Thanks.

Thanks.

Thanks. You know, the one good thing about dancing in Vegas...

That lady and I were working on a 3 picture deal.

That makes all those agonizing days of teaching Ozone...

That my class was so privileged to witness...

That those people don't fit in to that particular category.

That was nothing.

That's cool. We're just working on some new moves.

That's dancing, Kelly.

That's good.

That's it.

That's it. Come on. That's it. Turn. Reach.

That's it. Now you got it.

That's it. Now, jump.

That's the girl from the beach.

That's why he got us the studio to rehearse in.

The dance possibilities here in town.

The door is open.

The kind of names that only a few people...

The mean machine right there that's Turbo.

The name's Tony.

Then come and get us.

There it is.

There they are over there.

There's nothing to be discouraged about.

There's someone else I want you to meet.

They beat us, man. Don't you understand?

They don't deserve the right to go against us.

They don't want kids in T shirts that are torn...

They had some other commitments...

They just caught us off guard.

They put more heart and soul into their work...

They were just watching the girl, not the dancing.

They'll put us on the stage and laugh at us...

They're going to make fools of themselves.

They're in a class all by themselves.

They're just like you

They're not going to stop us now.

They're punks. We don't got nothin' to prove.

They're terrific.

They're very talented. You really should see them dance.

This audition is for the biggest dance production in years...

This is fun! Let's go wreck another place.

This is really nice.

This isn't worth it.

This time, we're gonna cut 'em bad.

Those dudes don't want to give us the chance.

Those phony, narrow minded stuffed shirts...

To have nothin' to do with our kind.

To our friendship.

To our particular production.

Told you she'd be trouble.

Turbo and Ozone are meeting me there tonight.

Turbo.

Uh oh. We've got company.

Unbelievable. You guys, I want to tell you...

Unless you're chicken.

Unless...

Up there in your tights, being told what to do.

Vicky! I don't believe it!

Wait a minute, now.

Wait.

Was your conception.

Watch him.

We can't tell them about this.

We did OK.

We did really great tonight, you guys! That was fun!

We do what feels good.

We don't care if we don't step on our right foot.

We don't need it like you do.

We just thought we'd come by to see how you guys were doing.

We sure tore the place up last night, didn't we?

We'll put together our own act.

We'll put you under.

We'll see you later, OK?

We're going against Electro Rock tonight.

We're gonna eat you and...

We're on after the next group.

We're wasting our time, man, on a bunch of nobodies.

We've met.

We've met.

Welcome. The place is yours. Enjoy yourself.

Well done.

Well, are you eating? Let me treat you to dinner tonight.

Well, as long as you're standing there...

Well, at least let me drop you off at the bus stop.

Well, come see for yourself, then.

Well, did anything happen between you two?

Well, here's his address.

Well, I can't say it was dull.

Well, I think you have everything you want...

Well, I was thinking... that maybe...

Well, I'll walk you to your door.

Well, if you need a whole new life, I know just the place.

Well, if you need anything at all...

Well, it's your loss.

Well, James has invited everybody over.

Well, Kelly, these pictures are very good.

Well, l'd keep it that way.

Well, maybe I don't know everything...

Well, these amateurs will be competing with you.

Well, this is a pleasant surprise.

Well, this is it.

Well, this is it.

Well, those dudes will just have to wait their turn...

Well, unfortunately, Kelly...

Well, yes, of course. For everybody.

Well, you don't know how I feel...

Well, you're right. They are.

Well...you better not let him catch you.

What a team the 3 of you, and me as manager.

What about Friday? We're not gonna back down.

What are we doing here? We're gonna see Adam tonight.

What are you afraid of?

What are you doing here? How have you been?

What are you doing?!

What are you worried about? You're the best, right?

What do you mean? We're good. That's all that counts.

What do you need a red light and a green light?

What do you think?

What is the matter with you?

What the you stupid moron!

What the hell are you doing here?

What the hell is wrong with you?

What, are you falling in love again?

What?

What? How can you say that?

What's bugging you?

What's bugging you?

What's she doing here?

What's the big deal? it's only a girl.

What's the matter with you, man?

What's up, dude?

When I call you Cupcakes?

Where could he be?

Where's Ozone and Turbo? Are they coming?

Which can lead to incredible exposure...

Who do you think you are, anyway Fred Astaire?

Who is this from?

Who was that guy?

Who?

Who's next?

Why don't you go keep James company?

Why don't you punks just split?

Why don't you show us what you've got?

Why don't you watch what you're doing?

Why not?

Why not?

Why were they here?

Will you excuse me?

With a little work, you'll be poppin' and lockin'...

Won't consider it dance because it's not traditional.

Would you get off it? James is not my boyfriend.

Would you just let me explain to you

Would you just stop holding back?

Would you like some of this pig cheese?

Would you stop?

Yeah, and wearing rags like that...

Yeah, and you know it.

Yeah, but...

Yeah, I know what you're thinkin'.

Yeah, I know.

Yeah, in the ghetto, maybe. But in the real dance world...

Yeah, we're the dudes gonna put you under.

Yeah, well, if those dudes come Friday...

Yeah, you got to teach me that sometime.

Yeah. He's the best.

Yeah. Here's a quarter.

Yeah. I'm one of those guys that

Yeah. Now, that's what I call dancin' music.

Yeah. She used to take my class.

Yeah. Well...

Yeah. You want to come see for yourself?

Yeah. You're looking at death, man.

Yeah. You're looking at the piranha.

Yeah. You're looking at the piranha.

Yes, this is my group the Allegro Vivace Dance Trio.

Yes. Music. Let's get to work.

You bad? You want some of this?

You callin' me a fool, man?

You can make the rounds, get your feet wet.

You can't make a living dancing in the street.

You don't know how I feel.

You don't know nothin' about me.

You don't like what you see?

You feel lucky?

You got to be tough.

You guys are dirt, man.

You guys are doing good real good.

You guys are welcome to come if you want to.

You guys can't let me down now.

You guys probably ought to leave...

You guys want us?

You guys were really great last night.

You had no right to talk to him that way.

You haven't even seen them perform.

You heard them. They think they're so bad.

You just give me a call, OK?

You know it's really sad? With me, you had a chance.

You know l'd do anything for you.

You know that, don't you?

You know what you need?

You know what your problem is?

You know why everybody's afraid?

You know, I may seem tough sometimes...

You know, I still have Franco's classes...

You know, there was something...

You know, those street kids haven't got what it takes.

You know, you do what you want, man, but don't touch me.

You laughin' at me?

You missed your chance to find that out.

You must be feeling lucky tonight.

You must stop immediately!

You owe me one, Miss Bennett.

You promised me you wouldn't call me that.

You say they're in a different class?

You still got to learn to relax, though.

You surprised to see the fools? We're here.

You think you know it all, Miss Perfect.

You two know each other?

You want me to put you and your...

You want some? Then come and get it.

You want to get serious about your dancing?

You want to hear the music for the show I'm choreographing?

You want to waste your time, do it someplace else...

You were right...just this time.

You'll have to put a bag over that face to hide the shame.

You're a quitter!

You're here! Great.

You're looking better.

You're not even gonna give yourself a chance?

You're very photogenic.

You're whacked, man. Fool!

You're...really talking like a street person.

You've got the talent.

Your boyfriend?

Your name goes on a waiting list.

Your problem is you.

Adam! I do have some good news. And what's that?

All right, Miss Bennett! Good!

All right, stop this nonsense. Go away.

And this is Ozone. Hi, Ozone.

Are you ready? Yeah.

Did he take your class, too? No.

Excuse me! Ozone, wait. Stop.

Excuse us. See you later.

Good night. Good night, Kelly.

Happy to meet you, Kelly. Nice meeting you.

Have you danced professionally? Well, once.

He asks about you all the time. Sure.

Hi, James. Hello.

Hi. And Turbo.

How sweet of him! Him?

I'm serious. Just get out of here.

I'm sorry. l've got to go. Kelly...

Kelly, I just... Just get away from me!

Kelly! l have to go.

Kelly. Yeah, Turbo?

l'll work at it. Loosen up.

Let's go. Let's get out of here.

lt's been a while. Yeah, it has been a long time.

lt's what? lt's bad!

Maybe. And who knows?

Not here. Come on!

Oh, did he, now? Yeah. That's why I dropped by.

Oh, no. You kidding? Come on. lt'll be fun.

On the same stage with me? That's right.

Ozone! Hey, Adam!

Remember... Lunch!

She was good. I'm better.

Should I wear my coat? No. You don't need it.

Shut up, you little runt. Yo, man! What's up?

So where am I going? Right over here.

So where am I going? Right over here.

Sofie! James.

Steven, how are you? Fine.

Street dancing?! James, you don't understand.

We seem to have a problem here. l'll take care of it.

Well, I'm glad you liked it. l did.

Well? Well, what?

What do you think? Sounds great to me.

What do you want? l want to talk to you.

What? Turn it off.

What's this? Fromage de tete du porc.

What's wrong? l don't want to talk about it.

Where's that? The Radiotron.

Who are you? The name's Tony.

Who? Hog's head cheese.

Yeah? lt's me.

Yeah? Yeah. lt was different.

Yeah. You sure?

You got it! Yeah.

You got to meet these people. OK. Great.

You look fantastic. Thank you.

You owe me $7.00, man. Yeah? What for?

You're not gonna stay with us? Well, I came with James, so...

''Everybody always looks up to Ozone.

''Forget it, James.''

''Nothing bothers Ozone.

'cause if Franco comes in here and sees you...

'cause it's gonna be real messy.

'cause you're gonna need a shoulder to cry on.