City of Belmont - Ruth Faulkner Public Library

Billy Elliot

Label
Billy Elliot
Language
eng
Characteristic
videorecording
Intended audience
Rating: M
Main title
Billy Elliot
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Originally released: 2000
Runtime
105
Summary
The life of a coal miner's son in Northern England is forever changed one day when he stumbles upon a ballet class on his way to boxing lessons. Joining the class, but keeping it a secret from his widowed father and overbearing brother. Billy shows a raw talent that dancing instructor, Mrs. Wilkinson immediately recognises. Billy is torn between his responsibility to his family and his desire to pursue his passion for dance
Target audience
adult
Technique
live action
Classification
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