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Dance with a Stranger (1985)

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.

Trailer

Cast

Miranda Richardson in Dance with a Stranger

Miranda Richardson

Ruth Ellis

Rupert Everett in Dance with a Stranger

Rupert Everett

David Blakeley

Ian Holm in Dance with a Stranger

Ian Holm

Desmond Cussen

Matthew Carroll

Andy

Tom Chadbon in Dance with a Stranger

Tom Chadbon

Anthony Findlater

Jane Bertish in Dance with a Stranger

Jane Bertish

Carole Findlater

David Troughton in Dance with a Stranger

David Troughton

Cliff Davis

Paul Mooney

Clive Gunnell

Stratford Johns in Dance with a Stranger

Stratford Johns

Morrie Conley

Joanne Whalley in Dance with a Stranger

Joanne Whalley

Christine

Susan Kyd

Barbara

Lesley Manville in Dance with a Stranger

Lesley Manville

Maryanne

Sallie Anne Field

Claudette (as Sallie-Anne Field)

David Beale

Man in Little Club

Martin Murphy in Dance with a Stranger

Martin Murphy

Roy

Tracy-Louise Ward in Dance with a Stranger

Tracy-Louise Ward

Girl with David Blakely

Michael Jenn in Dance with a Stranger

Michael Jenn

Wilf

Alan Thompson

Ralph

Nicholas McArdle

Landlord (country pub)

Miki Iveria in Dance with a Stranger

Miki Iveria

Landlady

Lizzie McKenzie

Woman in Launderette

Ian Hurley

1st Policeman

Charles Cork in Dance with a Stranger

Charles Cork

2nd Policeman

Patrick Field

Builder

Colin Rix

Landlord 'Magdala'

Tony Mathews

Customer 'Magdala'

Charon Bourke

Ballroom Singer

Elizabeth Newell

Baby

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FAQ

When was Dance with a Stranger released?

Dance with a Stranger was released on March 1, 1985.

How long is Dance with a Stranger?

Dance with a Stranger runs for 1h 42m.

What is the rating for Dance with a Stranger?

Dance with a Stranger has an average rating of 6.1/10 on Streambay.

What genre is Dance with a Stranger?

Dance with a Stranger is classified as Drama and Crime.

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