Movie·1985·1h 42m
Dance with a Stranger
It wasn't simply love. It was a case of cold-blooded passion.
Directed By
Mike Newell
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Written By
Shelagh Delaney
Producer
Roger Randall-Cutler
Cinematography
Peter Hannan
Music
Richard Hartley
Editor
Mick Audsley
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
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// cast
Cast
Miranda Richardson
Ruth Ellis
Rupert Everett
David Blakeley
Ian Holm
Desmond Cussen
Matthew Carroll
Andy
Tom Chadbon
Anthony Findlater
Jane Bertish
Carole Findlater
David Troughton
Cliff Davis
Paul Mooney
Clive Gunnell
Stratford Johns
Morrie Conley
Joanne Whalley
Christine
Susan Kyd
Barbara
Lesley Manville
Maryanne
Sallie Anne Field
Claudette (as Sallie-Anne Field)
David Beale
Man in Little Club
Martin Murphy
Roy
Tracy-Louise Ward
Girl with David Blakely
Michael Jenn
Wilf
Alan Thompson
Ralph
// crew
Crew
Mike Newell
Director
Richard Hartley
Original Music Composer
Roger Randall-Cutler
Producer
Shelagh Delaney
Writer
Peter Hannan
Director of Photography
Mick Audsley
Editor
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