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Roseland

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An old-fashioned dance hall in the disco era, the venerable Roseland Ballroom is the setting for three interconnected stories about love and dance. Widow May (Teresa Wright) is transfixed by memories of her late husband until the brash Stan (Lou Jacobi) coaxes her back onto the dance floor. Cocky Russell (Christopher Walken) juggles three women's emotional and physical needs. Rosa (Lilia Skala) wants to win the annual dance contest despite the lack of skill shown by her partner (David Thomas).
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Critics Reviews

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Angie Errigo Radio Times 09/06/2017
4/5
This bittersweet collection of tales set in New York's Roseland ballroom sees a marvellous ensemble of lonely hearts trip the light fantastic reminiscing about life and love. Go to Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com 06/14/2005
2/5
Christopher Null Filmcritic.com 10/02/2004
3/5
fans of "Weapon of Choice" will definitely want to check out a little vintage Walken high step here Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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steve d 07/15/2020 Sickeningly sweet and not interesting See more 03/21/2012 Several boring characters in ballroom dance situations. That's it. See more 09/09/2011 great characters and lavish photography make this early effort from merchant/ivory a winner. See more 08/03/2011 Senior Citizen Lonely Hearts go to the legendary Roseland Ballroom to Dance every weekend.Quite Depressing, maybe I'm not old enough to appreciate this one. See more 03/13/2010 Slightly uneven but poignant examination of growing old. See more 12/10/2009 well umn just seen this movie 4 the 1st time n think that this is a good movie 2 watch....its got a good cast of actors/actressess thorughout this movie....i think that david thomas, christopher walken, geraldine chaplin, lillia skala, teresa wright, lou jacobi, don de natale play good roles/parts throughout this movie....i think that the director of this classics/family/drama movie had done a good job of directing this movie because this is a great movie 2 watch with a good cast throughout this movie n its an entertaining movie 2 watch See more Read all reviews
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James Ivory

Director

Teresa Wright

May (The Waltz)

Christopher Walken

Russel (The Hustle)

Lilia Skala

Rosa (The Peabody)

Lou Jacobi

Stan (The Waltz)

Don De Natale

Master of ceremonies (The Waltz)
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Synopsis An old-fashioned dance hall in the disco era, the venerable Roseland Ballroom is the setting for three interconnected stories about love and dance. Widow May (Teresa Wright) is transfixed by memories of her late husband until the brash Stan (Lou Jacobi) coaxes her back onto the dance floor. Cocky Russell (Christopher Walken) juggles three women's emotional and physical needs. Rosa (Lilia Skala) wants to win the annual dance contest despite the lack of skill shown by her partner (David Thomas).
Director
James Ivory
Producer
Ismail Merchant
Screenwriter
Ruth Prawer Jhabvala
Production Co
Oregon Four, Merchant Ivory Productions
Rating
PG
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (DVD)
Aug 10, 2005
Runtime
1h 43m
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