


Film · Released
Dance with a Stranger
“It wasn't simply love. It was a case of cold-blooded passion.”
Dance with a Stranger at a glance
Dance with a Stranger is a 1985 crime and drama film, running 1h 36m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: R in the United Kingdom.
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Rated R in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1985-03-01
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Director
- Mike Newell
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 6.1 / 10 · 57 votes
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Synopsis
Feature filmRuth 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.
Cast
14 names
Miranda RichardsonRuth Ellis
Rupert EverettDavid Blakeley
Ian HolmDesmond Cussen
Tom ChadbonAnthony Findlater
Jane BertishCarole Findlater
David TroughtonCliff Davis
Stratford JohnsMorrie Conley
Joanne WhalleyChristine
Lesley ManvilleMaryanneQuestions about Dance with a Stranger
Quick answersWhere can I watch Dance with a Stranger in the United Kingdom?
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Is Dance with a Stranger suitable for children?
Dance with a Stranger is rated R in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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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.
How long is Dance with a Stranger?
Dance with a Stranger runs for 1h 36m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
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