Dance with a Stranger(1985)
It wasn't simply love. It was a case of cold-blooded passion.
Synopsis
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.
Directed by Mike Newell
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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
Dance with a Stranger — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Dance with a Stranger?+
Dance with a Stranger is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Tubi TV. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did Dance with a Stranger come out?+
Dance with a Stranger was released in 1985.
How long is Dance with a Stranger?+
Dance with a Stranger runs for 96 minutes (1 hour and 36 minutes).
Who directed Dance with a Stranger?+
Dance with a Stranger was directed by Mike Newell.
Who stars in Dance with a Stranger?+
Dance with a Stranger stars Miranda Richardson, Rupert Everett, Ian Holm, Matthew Carroll and Tom Chadbon.
Is Dance with a Stranger worth watching?+
Dance with a Stranger holds a 6.1/10 rating from 57 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of crime and drama.
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