Dance With A Stranger
"Stunning. A subtle portrayal of deadly passion." -US Magazine
"Densely packed with social and psychological nuances" (Variety), Dance With A Stranger is based on the true story of the last woman hanged in England. Starring Miranda Richardson in her "spectacular movie debut" (Vogue) along with Rupert Everett and Ian Holm, Dance With A Stranger is the "stunning, powerful [and] fascinating" (Vogue) winner of the 1985 Cannes Best Picture Award.
Ruth Ellis (Richardson) is a private dancer with a tough exterior. But her armor begins to crack when she meets wealthy racecar driver David Blakely (Everett). And despite warnings against the affair by her friend and would-be lover Desmond Cussen (Ian Holm), Ellis is quickly seduced by Blakely's charms. But when his passions turn cold, she is caught in a dark dance of obsession which gives way to desperation and finally culminates in a deadly confrontation that shatters the stillness one fateful night with a shocking act...that may ultimately destroy them both.
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Marred by poor sound quality - sccm
The story itself was engaging and good performances by the actors. I was glad not to know who she actually killed so it kept the suspense going. But it was incredibly difficult to understand a lot of the dialogue. It sounded like the voice of Miranda Richardson had actually been redubbed. Even with the volume up higher than we usually put it, we still missed some of the words as they were so mumbled.Crackling sexual tension and first rate performances by all - QueerNorth63
This film sizzled on the screen when it was originally released, and it holds up over the years to repeated viewings. Probably Richardson's, Holm and Everett's finest performances of their respective careers, in my opinion. The set piece is a thrilling recreation of that gritty post-war feeling of desperation and despair in London, not often captured correctly on film. It is electric and the tension between Miranda Richardson and Rupert Everett is unforgettable. Top notch directing and cinematography make this a tight and solid film worth watching more than once for the subtle nuances that come at rapid fire pace. Not a second wasted on film. Brilliant.
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Marred by poor sound quality - sccm
The story itself was engaging and good performances by the actors. I was glad not to know who she actually killed so it kept the suspense going. But it was incredibly difficult to understand a lot of the dialogue. It sounded like the voice of Miranda Richardson ...Crackling sexual tension and first rate performances by all - QueerNorth63
This film sizzled on the screen when it was originally released, and it holds up over the years to repeated viewings. Probably Richardson's, Holm and Everett's finest performances of their respective careers, in my opinion. The set piece is a thrilling recreation ...