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Dance with a Stranger

Bar manager Ruth Ellis becomes embroiled in an abusive relationship with alcoholic womaniser, David Blakely. Ruth is so consumed by Blakely that she neglects her son Andy and torments her other suitor, Desmond. After losing her job, flat and unborn baby, Ruth loses her mind - and murders Blakely.

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Cast & Crew See All

Miranda Richardson
Ruth Ellis
Rupert Everett
David Blakely
Ian Holm
Desmond Cussen

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Dance With A Stranger (International Trailer)
Dance With A Stranger (International Trailer)
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Awards

  • 1986 - BSFC Award - Best Supporting Actor - winner
  • 1985 - Award of the Youth - Foreign Film - winner
  • 1986 - Evening Standard British Film Award - Best Actress - winner
  • 1986 - Silver Ribbon - Best Foreign Director (Regista del Miglior Film Straniero) - nominated

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