Dance First(2023)
Think later.
Synopsis
Parisian bon vivant, World War II Resistance fighter, Nobel Prize-winning playwright, philandering husband and recluse…Samuel Beckett lived a life of many parts. Titled after Beckett’s famous ethos “Dance first, think later”, the film is a sweeping account of the life of this 20th-century icon.
Directed by James Marsh
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Cast
Gabriel Byrne
Samuel Beckett
Aidan Gillen
James Joyce
Sandrine Bonnaire
Suzanne
Fionn O'Shea
Young Samuel
Maxine Peake
Barbara
Bronagh Gallagher
Nora Barnacle
Lisa Dwyer Hogg
May Beckett
Caroline Boulton
Sylvia Beach
Gráinne Good
Lucia Joyce
Cillian Hollywood
5 year old Samuel
Patrik Piró
Adam
Léonie Lojkine
Younger Suzanne
Andrew Hefler
Leon
Barry O'Connor
William Beckett
Caleb Johnston-Miller
10 year old Samuel
Robert Aramayo
Alfred Peron
Rebecka Johnston
Woman 1
Szabolcs Kelemen
Prudent
Dance First — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Dance First?+
Dance First is available to stream on Hulu, Kanopy, Hoopla, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did Dance First come out?+
Dance First was released in 2023.
How long is Dance First?+
Dance First runs for 100 minutes (1 hour and 40 minutes).
Who directed Dance First?+
Dance First was directed by James Marsh.
Who stars in Dance First?+
Dance First stars Gabriel Byrne, Aidan Gillen, Sandrine Bonnaire, Fionn O'Shea and Maxine Peake.
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