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Dancing in the Dark

  • 1986
  • PG-13
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
111
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Martha Henry in Dancing in the Dark (1986)
Drama

The present unfolds along with scenes from the past in this intense psychological drama about Edna, a woman in the hospital who each day writes down her memories.The present unfolds along with scenes from the past in this intense psychological drama about Edna, a woman in the hospital who each day writes down her memories.The present unfolds along with scenes from the past in this intense psychological drama about Edna, a woman in the hospital who each day writes down her memories.

  • Director
    • Leon Marr
  • Writers
    • Leon Marr
    • Joan Barfoot
    • Marjorie Schwartz Nielsen
  • Stars
    • Martha Henry
    • Neil Munro
    • Anne Butler
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
    111
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Leon Marr
    • Writers
      • Leon Marr
      • Joan Barfoot
      • Marjorie Schwartz Nielsen
    • Stars
      • Martha Henry
      • Neil Munro
      • Anne Butler
    • 4User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 3 nominations total

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    Top Cast16

    Martha Henry
    • Edna
    Neil Munro
    • Harry
    Anne Butler
    • Beautician
    Vince Metcalfe
    • 'Accountant' Party Guest
    Janet Bailey
    Janet Bailey
    • Night Nurse
    Carole Galloway
    • Dottie Franklin
    Marshall Margolis
    • Lawyer
    Florence Catalatio-Carenza
    • Cleaning Lady
    Barbara McMullen
    • Neighbour
    Olwyn Chipman
    • Policewoman
    Alan Rose
    • Policeman
    Brenda Bazinet
    Brenda Bazinet
    • Susan
    Rosemary Dunsmore
    Rosemary Dunsmore
    • The nurse
    Elena Kudaba
    • Edna's roommate
    Richard Monette
    • The doctor
    Theresa Tova
    Theresa Tova
    • Nosey Neighbor
    • Director
      • Leon Marr
    • Writers
      • Leon Marr
      • Joan Barfoot
      • Marjorie Schwartz Nielsen
    • All cast & crew
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    Drama

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    • Trivia
      First feature film for director/writer Leon Marr.
    • Soundtracks
      Gnossienne No. 1
      by Erik Satie

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    Details

    • Release date
      • October 17, 1986 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Bailando no escuro
    • Filming locations
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Brightstar Films
      • Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)
      • Film House Group
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 33m(93 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono

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