Desert Dancer(2014)
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Desert Dancer Synopsis
Inspirational true story of Iranian dancer Afshin Ghaffarian, who risked his life for his dream to become a dancer despite a nationwide dancing ban.
Desert Dancer (2014) is a drama and music film directed by Richard Raymond, released on July 3, 2014 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Freida Pinto, Reece Ritchie, Tom Cullen and Nazanin Boniadi. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 51 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Raymond
- Writers:
- Jon Croker
- Producers:
- Luis Astorquia, Fabiola Beracasa Beckman, Pippa Cross
- Cinematographer:
- Carlos Catalán
- Composer:
- Benjamin Wallfisch
- Production:
- May 13 Films, Head Gear Films, Lipsync Productions, Morocco Film Assistance, CrossDay Productions
- Status:
- Released
Desert Dancer (2014) Trailer
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Desert Dancer Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Desert Dancer.
Desert Dancer Official Trailer 1 (2015) - Freida Pinto Movie HD
Trailer
Desert Dancer Featurette - Dancer (2016) - Reece Ritchie Movie
Featurette
Desert Dancer Featurette - Making the Dance (2015) - Freida Pinto Movie HD
Featurette
Desert Dancer Cast & Crew
Main cast
Freida Pinto
as Elaheh
Reece Ritchie
as Afshin Ghaffarian
Tom Cullen
as Ardavan
Nazanin Boniadi
as Parisa Ghaffarian
Marama Corlett
as Mona
Akin Gazi
as Farid Ghaffarian
Simon Kassianides
as Sattar
Makram J. Khoury
as Mehdi
Tolga Safer
as Stephano
Neet Mohan
as Javadi, Naser
Gabriel Senior
as Young Afshin Ghaffarian
Key crew
Directed by Richard Raymond, written by Jon Croker, produced by Luis Astorquia, Fabiola Beracasa Beckman and Pippa Cross.
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Desert Dancer Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 51 ratings.
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Desert Dancer – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Desert Dancer online?
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Desert Dancer (2014) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Desert Dancer?
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The main cast of Desert Dancer (2014) includes Freida Pinto, Reece Ritchie, Tom Cullen, Nazanin Boniadi and Marama Corlett. The film was directed by Richard Raymond. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Desert Dancer released?
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Desert Dancer was released on July 3, 2014 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is Desert Dancer worth watching?
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Desert Dancer (2014) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 51 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Desert Dancer?
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Yes. The official Desert Dancer trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.