Lord of the Dance
Synopsis
Filmed at the Point Theatre in Dublin 'Lord of the Dance' takes Irish dancing to spectacular new heights. Orchestrated and conducted by Anne Dudley, inspiring original music by Ronan Hardiman and exhilarating dance starring the sensational Michael Flatley with supporting characters Bernadette Flynn, Daire Nolan, Gillian Norris, Helen Egan and Anne Buckley - Lord of the Dance is a rare and magical experience. Michael Flatley takes to the stage in a stunning Celtic dance spectacular which re-tells Irish folk legend in a dazzling and updated style. Join us when time stood still and Erin was goddess of all... The stories had all been written and everyone knew their parts. But the ancient clans, sitting in their stone circles, heard mumblings and the spirits dream was troubled. A new dark power had emerged to challenge the Lord of the Dance.
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Michael Flatley
Lord of the Dance
Bernadette Flynn
Saoirse, the Irish Coleen
Daire Nolan
Don Dorcha, the Dark Lord
Gillian Norris
Morrighan, the Temptress
Helen Egan
The Little Spirit
Anne Buckley
Erin, the Goddess
Máiréad Nesbitt
Violinist
Cora Smyth
Violinist
Desmond Bailey
The Lord of the Dance Troupe Member
Steven Brunning
The Lord of the Dance Troupe Member
Declan Bucke
The Lord of the Dance Troupe Member
John Carey
The Lord of the Dance Troupe Member
Donal Conlan
The Lord of the Dance Troupe Member
Kerrie Connolly
The Lord of the Dance Troupe Member
James Devine
The Lord of the Dance Troupe Member
Michael Donnellan
The Lord of the Dance Troupe Member
Denise Flynn
The Lord of the Dance Troupe Member
Mark Giley
The Lord of the Dance Troupe Member
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 14, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 1, 1996
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Mallet
- Original Score
- Ronan Hardiman
- Original Title
- Lord of the Dance
- Country of Origin
- Ireland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Unicorn Entertainment Ltd
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Mallet
Ronan Hardiman
Department Leadership Roster
Ronan Hardiman
Original Music Composer
David Mallet
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lord of the Dance
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What is Lord of the Dance about?
Filmed at the Point Theatre in Dublin 'Lord of the Dance' takes Irish dancing to spectacular new heights. Orchestrated and conducted by Anne Dudley, inspiring original music by Ronan Hardiman and exhilarating dance starring the sensational Michael Flatley with supporting characters Bernadette Flynn, Daire Nolan, Gillian Norris, Helen Egan and Anne Buckley - Lord of the Dance is a rare and magical experience. Michael Flatley takes to the stage in a stunning Celtic dance spectacular which re-tells Irish folk legend in a dazzling and updated style. Join us when time stood still and Erin was goddess of all... The stories had all been written and everyone knew their parts. But the ancient clans, sitting in their stone circles, heard mumblings and the spirits dream was troubled. A new dark power had emerged to challenge the Lord of the Dance.
Who directed Lord of the Dance?
Lord of the Dance was directed by David Mallet.
Who stars in Lord of the Dance?
The principal cast of Lord of the Dance includes Michael Flatley, Bernadette Flynn, Daire Nolan, Gillian Norris, Helen Egan.
When was Lord of the Dance released and how long is it?
Lord of the Dance was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Lord of the Dance?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lord of the Dance was composed by Ronan Hardiman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lord of the Dance?
Lord of the Dance holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).