Dancing in the Dark
“Where Fantasy Ends and Nightmares Begin.”
Synopsis
Anna Forbes suffers an attack and sexual abuse by her father-in-law. But when she overcomes her fear and tells her husband Mark what happened he does not believe her, choosing instead to believe his father who denies everything. As Anna becomes increasingly desperate to be believed and her actions become more erratic, Mark has her committed to a mental institution for psychiatric treatment.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bill Corcoran
- Screenplay & Story
- David Seidler, Jacqueline Feather
- Original Score
- Micky Erbe, Maribeth Solomon
- Original Title
- Dancing in the Dark
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Lifetime, Hearst Entertainment Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bill Corcoran
David Seidler, Jacqueline Feather
Micky Erbe, Maribeth Solomon
Ron Stannett
Pia Di Ciaula
Julian Marks, Harry B. Chandler
Department Leadership Roster
Bill Corcoran
Director
David Seidler
Writer
Jacqueline Feather
Writer
Julian Marks
Producer
Ron Stannett
Director of Photography
Margaret Mohr
Costume Design
Pia Di Ciaula
Editor
Maribeth Solomon
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dancing in the Dark
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What is Dancing in the Dark about?
Anna Forbes suffers an attack and sexual abuse by her father-in-law. But when she overcomes her fear and tells her husband Mark what happened he does not believe her, choosing instead to believe his father who denies everything. As Anna becomes increasingly desperate to be believed and her actions become more erratic, Mark has her committed to a mental institution for psychiatric treatment.
Who directed Dancing in the Dark?
Dancing in the Dark was directed by Bill Corcoran.
Who stars in Dancing in the Dark?
The principal cast of Dancing in the Dark includes Victoria Principal, Nicholas Campbell, Dawn Greenhalgh, Geraint Wyn Davies, Kenneth Welsh.
When was Dancing in the Dark released and how long is it?
Dancing in the Dark was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Dancing in the Dark?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dancing in the Dark was composed by Micky Erbe, Maribeth Solomon.