No, it is not based on a true story. The story is loosely based on stories of boy's all around England that have had a dream of becoming a Ballet dancer that come from working class families, such as coal miners, industrial workers, etc.
The movie was inspired by the story of a man called Sir Thomas Allen.
Yes, it is based on a true story...
Hindi film 'Kabuliwala' was based on the story written by Rabindranath Tagore.
On Story Presented by Austin Film Festival - 2011 Based on a True Story 2-5 was released on: USA: 23 June 2012
It was not based on a book. The story for the film was by Menahem Golan.
Of course not. :Q
'Billy Elliot' is the story you are thinking of. The film starred Jamie Bell, Julie Walters, Gary Lewis and Jamie Draven.
The film is set during the 1984-1985 UK miners' strike.
The role of adult Billy Elliot was played by Jamie Bell in the film "Billy Elliot."
"Billy Elliot" is not a true story, but rather a fictional film inspired by the experiences of its screenwriter Lee Hall growing up in a mining town in northeast England. The story follows a young boy named Billy who discovers his passion for ballet against the backdrop of the 1984-1985 miners' strike in England.
Billy Elliot
Billy Elliot, I'm not sure if it's Elliott, or Elliot. But it's definitely that.
Billy Elliot - both the film and the west end productions have tap dancing.
At the end of the film, Billy is seen all grown up, dancing with a professional Ballet Company, as his friend, brother, and Father happily watch.
Billy Elliot is a play based on a very popular film. The play is about a young boy who has a very strong passion for ballet dancing. However, his father is completely against all of this 'ponsyiness' and wants Billy Elliot to do a job such as working in the mines. Billy goes against his father's wish and starts ballet classes, where he develops a close 'mother-son' relationship with his teacher. One night Billy starts dancing his most passionate dance, while his father is there. His father tehn realises Billy's passion for dance and agrees to take him to an audition for the royal ballet shcool ....
The music for the Billy Elliot musical production was produced by Elton John. However, the lyrics for the songs themselves were written by another person - Lee Hall.
Yes, it is based on a true story...
The film "Candyman" is based on a short story called "The Forbidden" by Clive Barker.