I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can
“Two In The Morning. Two Before Lunch. Two After Dinner. Two Before Bed. Every Day.”
Synopsis
An adaptation of Barbara Gordon's nonfiction account of her addiction to Valium.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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1989 KCOP "I'm Dancing As Fast As I Can" commercial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-04-29
Top Cast
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Jill Clayburgh
Barbara Gordon
Nicol Williamson
Derek Bauer
Dianne Wiest
Julie Addison
Joe Pesci
Roger
Geraldine Page
Jean Scott Martin
Albert Salmi
Ben Martin
John Lithgow
Mr. Brunner
Ellen Greene
Karen Mulligan
Dan Hedaya
Dr. Klein
Joseph Maher
Dr. Kalman
Richard Masur
Alan Newman
Daniel Stern
Jim
CCH Pounder
Anne
Kathleen Widdoes
Dr. Rawlings
James Sutorius
Sam Mulligan
Erin Halligan
Denise
Deborah Foreman
Cindy
Gregory Osborne
Passerby
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 5, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$291K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.05x
-$5.7M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Hofsiss
- Screenplay & Story
- David Rabe
- Original Score
- Stanley Silverman
- Original Title
- I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Budget
- $6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $291K
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Hofsiss
David Rabe, Barbara Gordon
Stanley Silverman
Jan de Bont
Michael Bradsell
Edgar J. Scherick, David Rabe, Scott Rudin
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Hofsiss
Director
Jan de Bont
Director of Photography
Stanley Silverman
Original Music Composer
Edgar J. Scherick
Producer
Julie Weiss
Costume Design
David Jenkins
Production Design
Michael Bradsell
Editor
David Rabe
Screenplay
Scott Rudin
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can
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What is I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can about?
An adaptation of Barbara Gordon's nonfiction account of her addiction to Valium.
Who directed I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can?
I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can was directed by Jack Hofsiss.
Who stars in I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can?
The principal cast of I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can includes Jill Clayburgh, Nicol Williamson, Dianne Wiest, Joe Pesci, Geraldine Page.
When was I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can released and how long is it?
I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
What was the box office and production budget of I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can?
I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can had a reported production budget of $6M and grossed $291K at the worldwide box office (0.05 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can?
The original motion picture soundtrack for I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can was composed by Stanley Silverman.
Is I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can based on a book or true story?
I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Barbara Gordon".
What is the age rating and content advisory for I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can?
I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).