Dancing in the Dark
Synopsis
To all outward appearances, Edna Cormick is the perfect housewife.... She's married to a man who'll stand up in public and say, "This is my wife," so that there'll be no confusion as to who she is. Edna has no identity without Harry, an ambitious, successful salesman who seems to love and care for Edna long after other men might become worried about her housewifely obsessions... Edna is reviewing her life - in neatly chronological flashbacks - from the room in the psychiatric hospital where she's been confined ever since Harry's sudden death.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leon Marr
- Screenplay & Story
- Joan Barfoot, Leon Marr
- Original Title
- Dancing in the Dark
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Brightstar Films, CBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leon Marr
Joan Barfoot, Leon Marr
Anthony Kramreither, Don Haig
Department Leadership Roster
Leon Marr
Director
Leon Marr
Writer
Anthony Kramreither
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dancing in the Dark
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dancing in the Dark about?
To all outward appearances, Edna Cormick is the perfect housewife.... She's married to a man who'll stand up in public and say, "This is my wife," so that there'll be no confusion as to who she is. Edna has no identity without Harry, an ambitious, successful salesman who seems to love and care for Edna long after other men might become worried about her housewifely obsessions... Edna is reviewing her life - in neatly chronological flashbacks - from the room in the psychiatric hospital where she's been confined ever since Harry's sudden death.
Who directed Dancing in the Dark?
Dancing in the Dark was directed by Leon Marr.
Who stars in Dancing in the Dark?
The principal cast of Dancing in the Dark includes Martha Henry, Neil Munro, Janet Bailey, Vince Metcalfe, Carole Galloway.
When was Dancing in the Dark released and how long is it?
Dancing in the Dark was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Is Dancing in the Dark based on a book or true story?
Dancing in the Dark is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Joan Barfoot".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dancing in the Dark?
Dancing in the Dark holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).