The Dancer Upstairs(2002)
An honest man caught in a world of intrigue, power and passion.
The Dancer Upstairs Synopsis
A police detective in a South American country is dedicated to hunting down a revolutionary guerilla leader.
The Dancer Upstairs (2002) is a crime, drama, romance and thriller film directed by John Malkovich, released on September 20, 2002 with a runtime of 2h 12m. It stars Javier Bardem, Juan Diego Botto, Laura Morante and Elvira Mínguez. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 66 ratings.
- Director:
- John Malkovich
- Writers:
- Nicholas Shakespeare, Nicholas Shakespeare
- Producers:
- Andrés Vicente Gómez, John Malkovich
- Cinematographer:
- José Luis Alcaine
- Composer:
- Alberto Iglesias
- Production:
- Vía Digital, Lolafilms, Mr. Mudd, Atresmedia
- Revenue:
- $5,227,348
- Status:
- Released
The Dancer Upstairs (2002) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Dancer Upstairs before you stream it.
The Dancer Upstairs Cast & Crew
Main cast
Javier Bardem
as Agustín Rejas
Juan Diego Botto
as Sucre
Laura Morante
as Yolanda
Elvira Mínguez
as Llosa
Alexandra Lencastre
as Sylvina Rejas
Oliver Cotton
as Merino
Luís Miguel Cintra
as Calderón
Javier Manrique
as Clorindo
- Abel Folk
Abel Folk
as Ezequiel / Durán
Xabier Elorriaga
as Pascual
Natalia Dicenta
as Marina
John Malkovich
as Abimael Guzman (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by John Malkovich, written by Nicholas Shakespeare and Nicholas Shakespeare, produced by Andrés Vicente Gómez and John Malkovich.
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The Dancer Upstairs Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 66 ratings.
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The Dancer Upstairs – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Dancer Upstairs online?
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The Dancer Upstairs (2002) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Dancer Upstairs?
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The main cast of The Dancer Upstairs (2002) includes Javier Bardem, Juan Diego Botto, Laura Morante, Elvira Mínguez and Alexandra Lencastre. The film was directed by John Malkovich. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Dancer Upstairs released?
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The Dancer Upstairs was released on September 20, 2002 and runs for 2h 12m.
Is The Dancer Upstairs worth watching?
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The Dancer Upstairs (2002) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 66 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Dancer Upstairs?
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Yes. The official The Dancer Upstairs trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.