Movie·1989·1h 24m
I Went to the Dance
Country
United States of America
Language
French
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// overview
The Story
Original title: J'ai été au bal
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.
Producer
Chris Strachwitz
Cinematography
Les Blank
Music
Michael Doucet
Editor
Maureen Gosling
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
7 votes
Where to watch
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// cast
Cast
Michael Doucet
Self
Clifton Chenier
Self
Marc Savoy
Self
Ann Savoy
Self
D. L. Menard
Self
Varise Conner
Self
George Broussard
Self
// crew
Crew
Chris Strachwitz
Producer, Director
Les Blank
Director of Photography, Director
Michael Doucet
Original Music Composer
Maureen Gosling
Editor
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