Dance with a Stranger(1985)
It wasn't simply love. It was a case of cold-blooded passion.
Dance with a Stranger Synopsis
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.
Dance with a Stranger (1985) is a crime and drama film directed by Mike Newell, released on March 1, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Miranda Richardson, Rupert Everett, Ian Holm and Matthew Carroll. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 56 ratings.
- Director:
- Mike Newell
- Writers:
- Shelagh Delaney
- Producers:
- Roger Randall-Cutler
- Cinematographer:
- Peter Hannan
- Composer:
- Richard Hartley
- Production:
- National Film Finance Corporation (NFFC), Goldcrest Films International, Film4 Productions
- Status:
- Released
Dance with a Stranger (1985) Trailer
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Dance with a Stranger Cast & Crew
Main cast
Miranda Richardson
as Ruth Ellis
Rupert Everett
as David Blakeley
Ian Holm
as Desmond Cussen
- Matthew Carroll
Matthew Carroll
as Andy
Tom Chadbon
as Anthony Findlater
Jane Bertish
as Carole Findlater
David Troughton
as Cliff Davis
- Paul Mooney
Paul Mooney
as Clive Gunnell
Stratford Johns
as Morrie Conley
Joanne Whalley
as Christine
- Susan Kyd
Susan Kyd
as Barbara
Lesley Manville
as Maryanne
Key crew
Directed by Mike Newell, written by Shelagh Delaney, produced by Roger Randall-Cutler.
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Dance with a Stranger Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 56 ratings.
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Dance with a Stranger – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Dance with a Stranger online?
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Dance with a Stranger (1985) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Dance with a Stranger?
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The main cast of Dance with a Stranger (1985) includes Miranda Richardson, Rupert Everett, Ian Holm, Matthew Carroll and Tom Chadbon. The film was directed by Mike Newell. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Dance with a Stranger released?
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Dance with a Stranger was released on March 1, 1985 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is Dance with a Stranger worth watching?
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Dance with a Stranger (1985) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 56 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Dance with a Stranger?
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Yes. The official Dance with a Stranger trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.