Dance with a Stranger(1985)
“It wasn't simply love. It was a case of cold-blooded passion.”
Overview
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.
Director
Mike Newell
Studio
National Film Finance Corporation (NFFC)
Cast
Miranda Richardson
as Ruth Ellis
Rupert Everett
as David Blakeley
Ian Holm
as Desmond Cussen
Matthew Carroll
as Andy
Tom Chadbon
as Anthony Findlater
Jane Bertish
as Carole Findlater
David Troughton
as Cliff Davis
Paul Mooney
as Clive Gunnell
Stratford Johns
as Morrie Conley
Joanne Whalley
as Christine
Susan Kyd
as Barbara
Lesley Manville
as Maryanne
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1985
Runtime
1h 42m
Language
English
Rating
6.1 / 10
Production Companies
National Film Finance Corporation (NFFC) • Goldcrest • Film4 Productions
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Where can I watch Dance with a Stranger?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Dance with a Stranger (1985).
What is Dance with a Stranger about?▼
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.
Who directed Dance with a Stranger?▼
Dance with a Stranger was directed by Mike Newell and released in 1985. It is a crime, drama film.
How long is Dance with a Stranger?▼
Dance with a Stranger has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
Who stars in Dance with a Stranger?▼
The cast of Dance with a Stranger includes Miranda Richardson as Ruth Ellis, Rupert Everett as David Blakeley, Ian Holm as Desmond Cussen, Matthew Carroll as Andy, Tom Chadbon as Anthony Findlater and more.
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