The Line, the Cross & the Curve
“And this curve, is your smile And this cross, is your heart And this line, is your path”
Synopsis
A singer struggles to dance well in rehearsal with her band. A power outage leaves her alone in the studio, reviewing her life, when a mysterious woman appears through the mirror and gives her a pair of Red Shoes. The cursed shoes dance beautifully, but endlessly. The singer is drawn irresistibly into the fey world beyond the mirror, where she must redeem three magic symbols from the mysterious woman in order to obtain release from the cursed shoes.
Top Cast
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Kate Bush
Dancer
Miranda Richardson
Mysterious Woman
Lindsay Kemp
Guide
Lily
Lily
Stewart Avon-Arnold
Male Dancer
Peter Richardson
Wind Machine Man
Christopher Banaman
Angel
John Chesworth
Angel
Vernon Nurse
Angel
Robert Smith
Angel
Paddy Bush
Devil
Colin Lloyd Tucker
Devil
Stewart Elliott
Band member
Danny McIntosh
Band member
Kevin McAlea
Band member
Colin Browne
Band member
Peter Bradley
Band member
Steve Sidwell
Band member
Release History & Theatrical Window
BFI London Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 10, 1994
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kate Bush
- Screenplay & Story
- Kate Bush
- Original Score
- Kate Bush
- Original Title
- The Line, the Cross & the Curve
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 44m
- Production Studios
- Novercia
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kate Bush
Kate Bush
Kate Bush
Roger Pratt
Julian Rodd
Margarita Doyle
Department Leadership Roster
Kate Bush
Director
Julian Rodd
Editor
Margarita Doyle
Producer
Roger Pratt
Director of Photography
Kate Bush
Original Music Composer
Kate Bush
Screenplay
Kate Bush
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Line, the Cross & the Curve
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Line, the Cross & the Curve about?
A singer struggles to dance well in rehearsal with her band. A power outage leaves her alone in the studio, reviewing her life, when a mysterious woman appears through the mirror and gives her a pair of Red Shoes. The cursed shoes dance beautifully, but endlessly. The singer is drawn irresistibly into the fey world beyond the mirror, where she must redeem three magic symbols from the mysterious woman in order to obtain release from the cursed shoes.
Who directed The Line, the Cross & the Curve?
The Line, the Cross & the Curve was directed by Kate Bush.
Who stars in The Line, the Cross & the Curve?
The principal cast of The Line, the Cross & the Curve includes Kate Bush, Miranda Richardson, Lindsay Kemp, Lily, Stewart Avon-Arnold.
When was The Line, the Cross & the Curve released and how long is it?
The Line, the Cross & the Curve was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 44m.
Who composed the musical score for The Line, the Cross & the Curve?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Line, the Cross & the Curve was composed by Kate Bush.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Line, the Cross & the Curve?
The Line, the Cross & the Curve holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).