Dancing at the Blue Iguana
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Synopsis
At the Blue Iguana, L.A.'s most notorious strip club, the lives of five exotic dancers converge, clash and ultimately bond over the course of one week.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Dancing at the Blue Iguana (2000) trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-07-16
Top Cast
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Charlotte Ayanna
Jessie
Kristin Bauer
Nico
W. Earl Brown
Bobby
Daryl Hannah
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Chris Hogan
Dennis
Sheila Kelley
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Sully
Vladimir Mashkov
Sacha
Sandra Oh
Jasmine
Rodney Rowland
Charlie
Jennifer Tilly
Jo
Robert Wisdom
Eddie
David Amos
Dave
Jesse Bradford
Jorge
Christina Cabot
Christina
Bill Chott
Angel's Regular
Maurice Compte
Drug Buyer
Jack Conley
Officer
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 12, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 20, 2009
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Radford
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Radford, David Linter
- Original Score
- Tal Bergman, Renato Neto
- Original Title
- Dancing at the Blue Iguana
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Russian
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Production Studios
- Moonstone Entertainment, Bergman Lustig Productions, Dragon Pictures, Gallery Motion Pictures, Keystone Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Radford
Michael Radford, David Linter
Tal Bergman, Renato Neto
Ericson Core
Roberto Perpignani
Samuel Hadida, Leslie Jean Porter, Sheila Kelley, Ernst Etchie Stroh, Willi Bär
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Radford
Director
Michael Radford
Writer
David Linter
Writer
Tal Bergman
Original Music Composer
Roberto Perpignani
Editor
Martina Buckley
Production Design
Sheila Kelley
Producer
Ernst Etchie Stroh
Producer
Louise Frogley
Costume Design
Damian Jones
Producer
Michael Radford
Producer
Graham Broadbent
Producer
Dana Lustig
Producer
Ram Bergman
Producer
Renato Neto
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dancing at the Blue Iguana
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What is Dancing at the Blue Iguana about?
At the Blue Iguana, L.A.'s most notorious strip club, the lives of five exotic dancers converge, clash and ultimately bond over the course of one week.
Who directed Dancing at the Blue Iguana?
Dancing at the Blue Iguana was directed by Michael Radford.
Who stars in Dancing at the Blue Iguana?
The principal cast of Dancing at the Blue Iguana includes Charlotte Ayanna, Kristin Bauer, W. Earl Brown, Daryl Hannah, Chris Hogan.
When was Dancing at the Blue Iguana released and how long is it?
Dancing at the Blue Iguana was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.
Who composed the musical score for Dancing at the Blue Iguana?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dancing at the Blue Iguana was composed by Tal Bergman, Renato Neto.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dancing at the Blue Iguana?
Dancing at the Blue Iguana holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).