I Went to the Dance(1989)
J'ai été au bal
I Went to the Dance Synopsis
The definitive film on the history of the toe-tapping, foot-stomping music of French Southwest Louisiana. Includes many Cajun and Zydeco greats, featuring Michael Doucet and Beausoleil, Clifton Chenier, Marc and Ann Savoy, D.L. Menard, and many others.
I Went to the Dance (1989) is a documentary and music film directed by Les Blank, released on October 13, 1989 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars Michael Doucet, Clifton Chenier, Marc Savoy and Ann Savoy. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Les Blank
- Producers:
- Chris Strachwitz
- Cinematographer:
- Les Blank
- Composer:
- Michael Doucet
- Production:
- Les Blank Films
- Status:
- Released
I Went to the Dance (1989) Trailer
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I Went to the Dance Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Michael Doucet
Michael Doucet
as Self
- Clifton Chenier
Clifton Chenier
as Self
Marc Savoy
as Self
- Ann Savoy
Ann Savoy
as Self
- D. L. Menard
D. L. Menard
as Self
Varise Conner
as Self
- George Broussard
George Broussard
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Les Blank, produced by Chris Strachwitz.
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I Went to the Dance Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 7 ratings.
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I Went to the Dance – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch I Went to the Dance online?
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I Went to the Dance (1989) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in I Went to the Dance?
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The main cast of I Went to the Dance (1989) includes Michael Doucet, Clifton Chenier, Marc Savoy, Ann Savoy and D. L. Menard. The film was directed by Les Blank. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was I Went to the Dance released?
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I Went to the Dance was released on October 13, 1989 and runs for 1h 24m.
Is I Went to the Dance worth watching?
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I Went to the Dance (1989) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for I Went to the Dance?
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Yes. The official I Went to the Dance trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.