Dancehall Queen
“A Modern Day Cinderella Story of a Woman’s Fight to Find Her Freedom.”
Synopsis
Marcia has a tough life in Kingston, Jamaica, where she's the sole provider for her teenage daughter. Her business as a street vendor is threatened by thug Priest, and Marcia makes matters worse when she accepts money from Larry, who has eyes for her daughter. To get out of her problems, Marcia devises a plan that involves entering a dance contest in disguise, winning the top prize and pitting both men against each other.
Top Cast
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October 10, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Don Letts, Rick Elgood
- Screenplay & Story
- Don Letts, Suzanne Fenn, Ed Wallace
- Original Title
- Dancehall Queen
- Country of Origin
- Jamaica
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Palm Pictures, Island Jamaica Films, Hawk's Nest Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don Letts, Rick Elgood
Don Letts, Suzanne Fenn, Ed Wallace
Louis Mulvey
Suzanne Fenn
Carl Bradshaw, Carolyn Pfeiffer, Chris Blackwell, Dan Genetti
Department Leadership Roster
Don Letts
Writer
Don Letts
Director
Suzanne Fenn
Writer
Carl Bradshaw
Producer
Carolyn Pfeiffer
Producer
Suzanne Fenn
Editor
Ed Wallace
Writer
Rick Elgood
Director
Louis Mulvey
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dancehall Queen
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What is Dancehall Queen about?
Marcia has a tough life in Kingston, Jamaica, where she's the sole provider for her teenage daughter. Her business as a street vendor is threatened by thug Priest, and Marcia makes matters worse when she accepts money from Larry, who has eyes for her daughter. To get out of her problems, Marcia devises a plan that involves entering a dance contest in disguise, winning the top prize and pitting both men against each other.
Who directed Dancehall Queen?
Dancehall Queen was directed by Don Letts, Rick Elgood.
Who stars in Dancehall Queen?
The principal cast of Dancehall Queen includes Audrey Reid, Carl Davis, Mark Danvers, Henry Brown, Carl Bradshaw.
When was Dancehall Queen released and how long is it?
Dancehall Queen was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.