The Dancer Upstairs
“An honest man caught in a world of intrigue, power and passion.”
Synopsis
A police detective in a South American country is dedicated to hunting down a revolutionary guerilla leader.
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John Malkovich - 2003 The Dancer Upstairs Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-10-07
Top Cast
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Javier Bardem
Agustín Rejas
Juan Diego Botto
Sucre
Laura Morante
Yolanda
Elvira Mínguez
Llosa
Alexandra Lencastre
Sylvina Rejas
Oliver Cotton
Merino
Luís Miguel Cintra
Calderón
Javier Manrique
Clorindo
Abel Folk
Ezequiel / Durán
Xabier Elorriaga
Pascual
Natalia Dicenta
Marina
John Malkovich
Abimael Guzman (uncredited)
Wolframio Sinué
Santiago
Lucas Rodríguez
Gómez
Release History & Theatrical Window
(Gent International Film Festival)
Festival / Special Debut
May 2, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5.2M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Malkovich
- Screenplay & Story
- Nicholas Shakespeare
- Original Score
- Alberto Iglesias
- Original Title
- The Dancer Upstairs
- Country of Origin
- Spain, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish, Quechua
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Worldwide Gross
- $5.2M
- Production Studios
- Vía Digital, Lolafilms, Mr. Mudd, Atresmedia
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Malkovich
Nicholas Shakespeare
Alberto Iglesias
José Luis Alcaine
Mario Battistel
John Malkovich, Russell Smith, Andrés Vicente Gómez, Lianne Halfon
Department Leadership Roster
John Malkovich
Director
Mario Battistel
Editor
Alberto Iglesias
Original Music Composer
John Malkovich
Producer
José Luis Alcaine
Director of Photography
Bina Daigeler
Costume Design
Andrés Vicente Gómez
Producer
Nicholas Shakespeare
Screenplay
Pierre-François Limbosch
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dancer Upstairs
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Dancer Upstairs about?
A police detective in a South American country is dedicated to hunting down a revolutionary guerilla leader.
Who directed The Dancer Upstairs?
The Dancer Upstairs was directed by John Malkovich.
Who stars in The Dancer Upstairs?
The principal cast of The Dancer Upstairs includes Javier Bardem, Juan Diego Botto, Laura Morante, Elvira Mínguez, Alexandra Lencastre.
When was The Dancer Upstairs released and how long is it?
The Dancer Upstairs was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 2h 12m.
How much did The Dancer Upstairs make at the box office?
The Dancer Upstairs grossed $5.2M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Dancer Upstairs?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Dancer Upstairs was composed by Alberto Iglesias.
Is The Dancer Upstairs based on a book or true story?
The Dancer Upstairs is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Nicholas Shakespeare".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Dancer Upstairs?
The Dancer Upstairs holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).