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Six Weeks ou La dernière danse au Québec est un film américain réalisé par Tony Bill, sorti en 1982.Six Weeks ou La dernière danse au Québec est un film américain réalisé par Tony Bill, sorti en 1982.Six Weeks ou La dernière danse au Québec est un film américain réalisé par Tony Bill, sorti en 1982.
- Réalisation
- Scénario
- Casting principal
- Récompenses
- 4 nominations au total
Anne Ditchburn
- Assistant Choreographer
- (as Ann Ditchburn)
Clement von Franckenstein
- TV Interviewer
- (as Clement St. George)
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Worth seeing only for Katherine Healey, the thirteen year old girl, who is the real lead of the film. Strange that we haven't seen her in other movies.
She is Niki, a thirteen year old daughter of a rich woman (Mary Tyler Moore), but sick of leukemia, who wants to do something with her life, before it's too late. By chance she meets a politician, Patrick Dalton (Dudley Moore) who is running for Congress, and persuades her mother to support him financially. As he takes fancy in Niki, she tries to bring him and her mother together, in spite of the fact that he already has her own family.
The magic in the film lies in Healey's performance, which makes us want her project to succeed, even though Patricks own family are quite sympathetic. It is quite strange, that Hollywood has left such a talent alone after this movie.
She is Niki, a thirteen year old daughter of a rich woman (Mary Tyler Moore), but sick of leukemia, who wants to do something with her life, before it's too late. By chance she meets a politician, Patrick Dalton (Dudley Moore) who is running for Congress, and persuades her mother to support him financially. As he takes fancy in Niki, she tries to bring him and her mother together, in spite of the fact that he already has her own family.
The magic in the film lies in Healey's performance, which makes us want her project to succeed, even though Patricks own family are quite sympathetic. It is quite strange, that Hollywood has left such a talent alone after this movie.
I absolutely LOVE this movie. Is it a tear-jerker that will pull on your heartstrings? Yes. Is it a little manipulative with your emotions at times? Sure, but in this world of Lifetime movies that have totally screwed up the perception of how powerful an old-fashioned emotional love story can be, it is very easy to overlook this very well made little gem of a film.
The performances of the three leads are stellar and that vaults the story passed what could be complete dreck in lesser hands. Dudley Moore and Mary Tyler Moore give two of the best performances of their careers and it's sad that not too many people know about or remember this one. The young girl who played Mary Tyler Moore's daughter, Katherine Healy, only made this one film and was never heard from again. Too bad, since she showed quite a bit of promise. It would have been nice to see what she would have done after this. She was very mature for her age and I would love to know whatever happened to her.
I truly believe that if the powers that be see fit to one day release this on DVD, more people would give this film a chance. I hope that happens so that more people can experience what I have loved for many, many years. Plus I only have it on a very well-worn VHS tape and fear losing it forever if it were to ever break.
The performances of the three leads are stellar and that vaults the story passed what could be complete dreck in lesser hands. Dudley Moore and Mary Tyler Moore give two of the best performances of their careers and it's sad that not too many people know about or remember this one. The young girl who played Mary Tyler Moore's daughter, Katherine Healy, only made this one film and was never heard from again. Too bad, since she showed quite a bit of promise. It would have been nice to see what she would have done after this. She was very mature for her age and I would love to know whatever happened to her.
I truly believe that if the powers that be see fit to one day release this on DVD, more people would give this film a chance. I hope that happens so that more people can experience what I have loved for many, many years. Plus I only have it on a very well-worn VHS tape and fear losing it forever if it were to ever break.
I had to rent this the other day to evoke memories of when my mom and I would watch it on HBO seemingly every night. When it hit cable I was about 9, and they couldn't stop playing it. It had been about 15 years since I had seen it last, so I had to check it out as an adult and see if it held up. Can't say that it did. Somehow as a kid, I found it engrossing, to be able to watch it every time it was on. But now, it drags far too many times, especially in an endless "Nutcracker" stage exhibition. Some elements were still effective, mostly the performance of young Healy, as an ahead of her time 12 year old who becomes infatuated with Moore, who is running for congress. Though married, he becomes somewhat involved with the girl and her mother (the other Moore). There's a plot element that others have given away, but I'll leave for you to find out. It prompts the two Moores to give the girl a fun-filled couple of weeks of making some dreams come true. It all culminates in a weekend in New York, complete with familiar touristy stops along the way. The the finale in the subway car, the scene that stuck with me the most over the years. Despite on the whole not being a success, there are many plus points to mention, like all three performers doing a great job. Again, young Healy the standout, in her only film role to date, which stuns. The ironic casting of two leads with the same name, and the originality of the traveling husband and the widowed mother not falling into the cliche`d bedroom scene. Their half-hearted romance is very different from typical films. A big surprise is the score from...Dudley Moore! Who knew he knew his way around a piano so well?! He does get a little soap opera-ish at times, but overall he can grab you with the melody. Unfortunately, these things come too far apart to give the film a recommendation.
A classy movie, a little long winded like most 1982 movies, but definitely worth the time. Its a sad yet uplifting story. Katharine Healy did a great job of being a precocious child dealing with her eminent death from lukimia. She encounters an up and coming politician, Dudley Moore, who forms an instant bond, with her and her mother (Mary Tyler Moore). But did i mention he was married and has his own child? He sort of lives a double life with them. Its very frustrating and an awkward arrangement. You can definately feel the conflict. Plus the little girl only has 6 weeks to live. Lots of ballet arrangements, and musical renditions! Bring the tissues!!!!!!!!
I also find that people that make stupid comments like "it's a chick flick" are really insulting to women, to the movie and all the work that went into making this film. I can appreciate Canonball Run but wouldn't call it a "red neck afternoon beer chugging" flick!
I have found, over the years, that people who use terms like this when trying to make a useful commentary presentation, do it out of their own insecurity of their feelings that by having these feelings..make them "un-manley". What these ignoramuses don't get..is that most of the educated civilized people in this world...reject that kind of thinking and tend to be "over" that era in their lives. (usually after they turn 16) Some people never grow up.
I would tend to agree with a lot of the "educated" commenter's. You do have it see this film a few times to appreciate the nuances! Also, the acting is superb! The girl is an amazing actor and dancer! The relationships are complex due to the subject matter of the child's viewpoint and circumstances!
If you can remember what it was like being a child and if you were in a single parent home..the desire to be in a "full family" is a great wish in your heart! The uncomfortableness she makes upon them is simply her wish..I think they "as adults" handle it well for the situation. Also, these actors are not "georgeous" just dropped off the "model" bus. These people could be anybody. It has a real feel to it which is something I missed living in this 'twiggy body air-brushed materialistic' era! (yes..M. Tyler Moore is practically anorexic) but she was always thin and I know someone who is very much like that in a Audrey Hepburn way.
If you are open to "dramatic" stories about people and their experiences and are mature about your feelings....you will enjoy this very much!
I have found, over the years, that people who use terms like this when trying to make a useful commentary presentation, do it out of their own insecurity of their feelings that by having these feelings..make them "un-manley". What these ignoramuses don't get..is that most of the educated civilized people in this world...reject that kind of thinking and tend to be "over" that era in their lives. (usually after they turn 16) Some people never grow up.
I would tend to agree with a lot of the "educated" commenter's. You do have it see this film a few times to appreciate the nuances! Also, the acting is superb! The girl is an amazing actor and dancer! The relationships are complex due to the subject matter of the child's viewpoint and circumstances!
If you can remember what it was like being a child and if you were in a single parent home..the desire to be in a "full family" is a great wish in your heart! The uncomfortableness she makes upon them is simply her wish..I think they "as adults" handle it well for the situation. Also, these actors are not "georgeous" just dropped off the "model" bus. These people could be anybody. It has a real feel to it which is something I missed living in this 'twiggy body air-brushed materialistic' era! (yes..M. Tyler Moore is practically anorexic) but she was always thin and I know someone who is very much like that in a Audrey Hepburn way.
If you are open to "dramatic" stories about people and their experiences and are mature about your feelings....you will enjoy this very much!
Le saviez-vous
- AnecdotesUsually known for being an actor and comedian, Dudley Moore was also a pianist and composer, and this movie was one of the half a dozen films he actually composed the music for.
- GaffesIn the scene where Charlotte and Nikki are dancing in the studio and Nikki is holding an arabesque position, a microphone is being lowered from the ceiling.
- Citations
Patrick Dalton: I came here when I was 20, a very young person and I was naturalized, which is very painful, when I was 25 and I've been in the state assembly for six years which is even more painful.
- ConnexionsFeatured in At the Movies: Stinkers of 1982 (1983)
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Détails
Box-office
- Budget
- 9 000 000 $US (estimé)
- Montant brut aux États-Unis et au Canada
- 6 668 025 $US
- Week-end de sortie aux États-Unis et au Canada
- 978 541 $US
- 19 déc. 1982
- Montant brut mondial
- 6 668 025 $US
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