The Take (2008): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Take is a 2008 crime drama directed by Brad Furman. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes and earned $6.3 million worldwide. Critics gave it 67 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- Brad Furman
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Destination Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Take About?
The premise of The Take without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Felix, an ordinary man, finds himself unexpectedly embroiled in a dangerous heist when his truck is stolen. As he investigates, the situation escalates, pulling him into the criminal underworld of East Los Angeles. He must navigate a web of deceit and risk everything – including his family – to uncover the truth and fight for justice in a desperate fight for survival.
The Take Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- teacher
- dance
- student
- ballroom
- detention
- dancer
- respect
- dignity
- trust
- hip hop
- teenager
- tango
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- widower
- courtesy
- i.d.
- manners
- flooding
- sprinkler system
- prostitute
- vandalizing a car
- dance studio
- dance school
- hit by a car
- bicycle
- vandalism
- blindfold
- attempted rape
- hispanic american
- theft
- gun
- fox trot
- waltz
- african american
- salsa
- teenage girl
- teenage boy
- competition
- dance competition
- listening to music
- teacher student relationship
- inner city
- dancing
- dancing lesson
- ballroom dancing
- new york city
- high school
- based on true story
- dance movie
- principal
- camera shot of a woman's feet in high heels
The Director of The Take
Directed by Brad Furman.
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Director Brad Furman
More from Brad Furman
More films directed by Brad Furman, best-rated first: City of Lies, The Lincoln Lawyer, The Infiltrator and Runner Runner.
The Take Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Take 67 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.
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IMDb 6.6 /10
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Metacritic 67 Metascore
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TMDB 76% User score
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The Take Plot Summary
What happens in The Take from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Pierre Dulaine, portrayed by Antonio Banderas, hosts an exhibition at his dance academy, and amidst the spectacle, one student, Caitlin, played by Lauren Collins, stands out for her clumsy demeanor. As the audience anticipates an upcoming competition, tensions begin to flare. Rock, a rebellious student, finds himself barred from the school dance due to a supposedly fake ticket and a troubled past, leading him to join his rowdy friends in vandalizing Principal James’s vehicle. As Pierre rides home in his formal attire, he witnesses the aftermath of the vandalism, only catching a glimpse of Rock before he darts away.
Full summary
The whole story of The Take, scene by scene
The Take Box Office
The Take grossed $6.3 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$6.3M
- International
- $6.3M
The Take Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Take.
How Well Do You Know The Take?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who portrays the character Pierre Dulaine in 'The Take'?
Cars in The Take
33 cars on screen, including the 1970 Chevrolet Nova and the 1999 Ford Crown Victoria.
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1970 Chevrolet Nova Important role -
1999 Ford Crown Victoria Important role -
2003 Ford Crown Victoria Important role -
1994 International 4000-Series Important role
The Take Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “The Take ذا تيك” and “Martina Cole's The Take”.
- Also known as
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- The Take ذا تيك
- Martina Cole's The Take
- Прикуп
- The Take - Zwei Jahrzehnte in der Mafia
- Úlovek
- Gengszterbirodalom
- 黑道之家
- 더 테이크
- 修復正義
- The Take - Una storia criminale
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The Take FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Take, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Take?
The Take runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was The Take released?
The Take was released on April 11, 2008.
Who directed The Take?
The Take was directed by Brad Furman.
More films by Brad Furman How much did The Take make at the box office?
The Take grossed $6.3 million worldwide.
How is The Take rated?
The Take has 6.6/10 on IMDb, 67 on Metacritic and 76% on TMDB.
Does The Take have a post-credit scene?
No. The Take has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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