About the 1980 "Xanadu" Film

An introduction to the 1980 film Xanadu, a movie featuring Gene Kelly tap dancing with Olivia Newton-John in his final film role. See also more movies with tap dancing scenes By Title and By Year.

TITLE: "Xanadu"
FILM RELEASE DATE: 1980
FEATURED TAP DANCERS: Gene Kelly and Olivia Newton-John
OTHER ACTORS: Michael Beck, James Sloyan, Dimitra Arliss, Katie Hanley
RUN TIME: 96 minutes
DIRECTOR: Robert Greenwald
PRODUCER: Lawrence Gordon
DISTRIBUTOR: Universal Pictures
DVD RELEASE DATE: February 3, 2009 (University Pictures Home Entertainment)

Plot of "Xanadu"
A struggling Los Angeles artist and a former big-band clarinet player open a roller disco with the help of a mythical muse.

About Gene Kelly's Appearance in Xanadu
67 year old actor Gene Kelly agreed to appear in the film under the condition that that he would not be required to dance. He was eventually persuaded to dance in the film, but only under strict filming conditions. He also performed on roller skates in the movie.

Tap Dances in "Xanadu" 1980
Online video clips of Gene Kelly leading a roller dance show and Gene Kelly and Olivia Newton-John singing and tap dancing.

Soundtrack of "Xanadu" 1980
Songs, dances, and musical numbers in the film.

Articles About "Xanadu" (1980)
- American Film Institute "Xanadu" (1980) Listing
- Internet Movie Database "Xanadu" (1980) Entry
- Turner Classic Movies "Xanadu" (1980) Overview
- Wikipedia "Xanadu" (1980) Article

Amazon Ads for Video Recordings
- DVD of Xanadu (1980)
- Blu-Ray DVD of Xanadu (1980)
- Prime Video of Xanadu (1980)