A talented tap dancer who can't get an audition uses his prowess at playing craps to gain ownership of a musical show, making himself the star..

If you're looking for a tight, logical narrative, keep walking. King for a Day is the kind of movie that assumes you showed up for the feet, not the script. It’s perfect if you like old-school musical numbers that feel like they might burst the screen, but if you need a film that 'makes sense' in a modern way, you’re g...

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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

Roy Mack

Richard Smith
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"If you're looking for a tight, logical narrative, keep walking. King for a Day is the kind of movie that assumes you showed up for the feet, not the script. It’s perfect if you like old-school musical numbers that feel like they might burst the screen, but if you need a film that 'makes sense' in a modern way, you’re going to be annoyed by how fast the protagonist goes from broke to owning the whole theater. Dusty Fletcher is a force of nature here. The guy moves like he’s made of loose springs..."
Muriel Rahn
A. Dorian Otvos, Eddie Moran
United States

