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Dance with a Stranger (1985)

Movie ★ 6.1 102 min

Crime Drama

Ruth Ellis lives with her ten-year old son Andy next to a night club. One night she meets David Blakely, and they start a love affair. However, for David with his upper-class background, it is impossible to uphold the relationship. He breaks up with her, something which makes Ellis, obsessed by him, very upset.

Mike Newell Director Shelagh Delaney Writer

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Quick facts

Released
March 1, 1985
Runtime
102 min
Rating
R
IMDb
tt0088987
Language
Studio
National Film Finance Corporation (NFFC), ,

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Cast

Miranda Richardson Miranda Richardson Ruth Ellis Rupert Everett Rupert Everett David Blakeley Ian Holm Ian Holm Desmond Cussen Matthew Carroll Andy Tom Chadbon Tom Chadbon Anthony Findlater Jane Bertish Jane Bertish Carole Findlater David Troughton David Troughton Cliff Davis Paul Mooney Clive Gunnell Stratford Johns Stratford Johns Morrie Conley Joanne Whalley Joanne Whalley Christine Susan Kyd Barbara Lesley Manville Lesley Manville Maryanne Sallie Anne Field Claudette (as Sallie-Anne Field) David Beale Man in Little Club Martin Murphy Martin Murphy Roy Tracy-Louise Ward Tracy-Louise Ward Girl with David Blakely Michael Jenn Michael Jenn Wilf Alan Thompson Ralph

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Frequently asked questions

What is Dance with a Stranger about?
Ruth Ellis lives with her ten-year old son Andy next to a night club. One night she meets David Blakely, and they start a love affair. However, for David with his upper-class background, it is impossible to uphold the relationship. He breaks up with her, something which makes Ellis, obsessed by him, very upset.
Who directed Dance with a Stranger?
Dance with a Stranger was directed by Mike Newell.
Who stars in Dance with a Stranger?
Dance with a Stranger stars Miranda Richardson, Rupert Everett, Ian Holm, Matthew Carroll.
When was Dance with a Stranger released?
Dance with a Stranger is a 1985 crime, drama film.
Where can I watch Dance with a Stranger?
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