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Rooftops

Play trailer Poster for Rooftops R,  1989,  1h 35m,  Musical/ Crime/ Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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A roof-dwelling combat dancer (Jason Gedrick) loves a crack king's (Eddie Velez) sister (Troy Beyer) in a Manhattan ghetto.
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Critics Consensus

A dance-driven drama with two left feet, Rooftops sees director Robert Wise returning to musical territory with surprisingly clumsy results.

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Eleanor Ringel Cater Atlanta Journal-Constitution Jun 18, 2021
It's cliche-ridden, poorly acted and, worst of all, indifferently danced. Go to Full Review
Michael Pellecchia Fort Worth Star-Telegram/DFW.com Jun 18, 2021
2/10
The biggest letdown is the paucity of dance sequences that could have vaulted Rooftops into memorability. Go to Full Review
Kevin Thomas Los Angeles Times Jun 18, 2021
Wise's youthful, great-looking cast exudes talent and energy. Go to Full Review
Nathan Paige Call and Post (Cleveland) Mar 29, 2022
It's one of those films you forget a week after you've seen it. Go to Full Review
Chris Hicks Deseret News (Salt Lake City) Jun 18, 2021
The biggest problem with "Rooftops" is that it can't decide whether to be a light dance fantasy or a heavy-handed thriller. Go to Full Review
Barbara Shulgasser San Francisco Examiner Jun 18, 2021
1/4
Wise ought to be ashamed. But chances are that if he were capable of directing the vulgar and badly made "Rooftops," shame is beyond him by now. Go to Full Review
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Theodore S Jul 22, 2017 This Movie Turned 25 Years Old In 2014.
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Robert Wise

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Jason Gedrick

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Troy Byer

Elana

Eddie Velez

Lobo

Alexis Cruz

Squeak

Tisha Campbell-Martin

Amber

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Rooftops

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Movie Info

Synopsis A roof-dwelling combat dancer (Jason Gedrick) loves a crack king's (Eddie Velez) sister (Troy Beyer) in a Manhattan ghetto.
Director
Robert Wise
Producer
Hawk Koch
Screenwriter
Terence Brennan
Production Co
New Visions Pictures, Mark/Jett Productions, Koch Company
Rating
R
Genre
Musical, Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 28, 2021
Box Office (Gross USA)
$1.1M
Runtime
1h 35m
Sound Mix
Surround
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