Dance with a Stranger (1985)
It wasn't simply love. It was a case of cold-blooded passion.
Starring Miranda Richardson, Rupert Everett, Ian Holm
Directed by Mike Newell
Based on the true story of Ruth Ellis, the last woman hanged in Britain, Mike Newell's Dance With a Stranger (1985) concentrates on Ellis's (Richardson) short-lived relationship with motor-racing driver David Blakely (Rupert Everett).
Runtime: 102 min.
Rating: 6.0
DVD
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom
Genres: Crime,Drama
Keywords: london, england,nightclub,based on a true story,murder,romance,capital punishment,single mother,true crime,older woman younger man relationship,shot,1950s,female criminal
Cast
Ruth Ellis
David Blakeley
Desmond Cussen
Morrie Conley
Christine
Anthony Findlater
Carole Findlater
Cliff Davis
Andy
Man in Little Club
Ballroom Singer
Maryanne
Clive Gunnell
Barbara
Claudette (as Sallie-Anne Field)
Girl with David Blakely
Wilf
Ralph
Landlord (country pub)
Landlady
Woman in Launderette
1st Policeman
2nd Policeman
Builder
Landlord 'Magdala'
Customer 'Magdala'
Baby