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Dance with a Stranger

R19851h 36mMike Newell
IMDb 6.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 91%

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"It wasn't simply love. It was a case of cold-blooded passion."

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.

CrimeDrama
London, EnglandNightclubBased On True StoryRomanceMurderCapital PunishmentSingle MotherTrue CrimeOlder Woman Younger Man RelationshipShot

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What is Dance with a Stranger (1985) about?

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.

Who stars in Dance with a Stranger?

Dance with a Stranger stars Miranda Richardson (Ruth Ellis), Rupert Everett (David Blakeley), Ian Holm (Desmond Cussen), Matthew Carroll (Andy), Tom Chadbon (Anthony Findlater). The film was directed by Mike Newell.

How long is Dance with a Stranger?

Dance with a Stranger has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1985. It is rated R.

Is Dance with a Stranger worth watching?

Dance with a Stranger holds an IMDb rating of 6.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 91. Fans of Crime, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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