Ballet Black(1986)
Ballet Black Synopsis
Stephen Dwoskin brings together members of the Ballet Negres dance company, founded in London in 1946.
Ballet Black (1986) is a documentary film directed by Stephen Dwoskin, released on January 1, 1986 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Ben Johnson, Astley Harvey, Pamela Johnson and Johnny Kwango. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Stephen Dwoskin
- Writers:
- Stephen Dwoskin
- Producers:
- Stephen Dwoskin
- Cinematographer:
- Stephen Dwoskin
- Production:
- Arts Council of Great Britain, Urbane Ltd.
- Status:
- Released
Ballet Black (1986) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Ballet Black before you stream it.
Ballet Black Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Ben Johnson
Ben Johnson
as Self - Original 'Ballet Negres' Member
- Astley Harvey
Astley Harvey
as Self - Original 'Ballet Negres' Member / Ballet Sketches
- Pamela Johnson
Pamela Johnson
as Self - Original 'Ballet Negres' Member
- Johnny Kwango
Johnny Kwango
as Self - Original 'Ballet Negres' Member
- Pearl Johnson
Pearl Johnson
as Self - Original 'Ballet Negres' Member (as Pearl Johnson)
- Richie Riley
Richie Riley
as Self - Original 'Ballet Negres' Member / Ballet Sketches
- Tony Johnson
Tony Johnson
as Self - Original 'Ballet Negres' Member
- Patricia Mary Clover
Patricia Mary Clover
as Self - Original 'Ballet Negres' Member
- Leonard Salzedo
Leonard Salzedo
as Self - Original 'Ballet Negres' Member
- Paul Bailey
Paul Bailey
as Dancer
Jacqueline Boatswain
as Dancer (as Jacqui Boatswain)
- Beaux Bryant
Beaux Bryant
as Dancer
Key crew
Directed by Stephen Dwoskin, written by Stephen Dwoskin, produced by Stephen Dwoskin.
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Ballet Black Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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Ballet Black – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ballet Black online?
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Who stars in Ballet Black?
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The main cast of Ballet Black (1986) includes Ben Johnson, Astley Harvey, Pamela Johnson, Johnny Kwango and Pearl Johnson. The film was directed by Stephen Dwoskin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Ballet Black released?
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Ballet Black was released on January 1, 1986 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is Ballet Black worth watching?
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Ballet Black (1986) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Ballet Black?
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