Dance with a Stranger (1985)

6.1/10 102 min Crime Drama

Overview

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.

Cast

Miranda Richardson

Ruth Ellis

Rupert Everett

David Blakeley

Ian Holm

Desmond Cussen

Tom Chadbon

Anthony Findlater

Jane Bertish

Carole Findlater

David Troughton

Cliff Davis

Stratford Johns

Morrie Conley

Joanne Whalley

Christine

Lesley Manville

Maryanne

Martin Murphy

Roy

Tracy-Louise Ward

Girl with David Blakely

Michael Jenn

Wilf

Miki Iveria

Landlady

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