Roseland

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Roseland

PG

1977

1h 43m

Drama

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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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Angie Errigo

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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.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 6, 2017

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Emanuel Levy

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Rated: 2/5

Jun 14, 2005

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Christopher Null

Filmcritic.com

fans of "Weapon of Choice" will definitely want to check out a little vintage Walken high step here

Rated: 3/5

Oct 2, 2004

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steve d

Sickeningly sweet and not interesting

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Audience Member

Several boring characters in ballroom dance situations. That's it.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/06/23

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Audience Member

great characters and lavish photography make this early effort from merchant/ivory a winner.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/25/23

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Audience Member

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.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/19/23

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Audience Member

Slightly uneven but poignant examination of growing old.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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Audience Member

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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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: Merchant Ivory Productions, Oregon Four
Rating: PG
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (DVD): Aug 10, 2005
Runtime: 1h 43m

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