Movie: The Dance

Top 6 Billed Cast

Douglas Hodge
Douglas Hodge

Mike Swift

Katie Lyons
Katie Lyons

Marie

Jack Pierce
Jack Pierce

Davie

Jemima Rooper
Jemima Rooper

Anne

Christine Tremarco
Christine Tremarco

Deborah

Angela Walsh
Angela Walsh

Joy

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    When a widowed father meets a new dance partner, his children react badly. Are they just missing their mother, or is there another reason for their reaction?

  • Release Date

    1999-11-02

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