Michael Jackson - Smooth Criminal (Official Video)

Michael Jackson's short film for "Smooth Criminal" was the centerpiece of the feature film Moonwalker and introduced his iconic anti‑gravity lean. Inspired in part by Fred Astaire's "Girl Hunt Ballet" dance number, the video earned Best Video awards at the BRIT Awards, Broadcast Film Critics Association, and People's Choice Awards. The film, directed by Colin Chilvers and produced by Quincy Jones, follows Michael and his friends as they confront the drug lord Mr. Big, ultimately thwarting his plan to hook children on drugs. The musical sequence takes place in the magical "Club 30s", where Michael and his friends perform a dazzling routine that showcases updated versions of his signature dance moves, including the anti‑gravity lean.