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Roseland

PG 1977 1h 43m Drama List
Tomatometer 3 Reviews 25% Popcornmeter 100+ Ratings
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 Radio Times 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 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Rated: 2/5 Jun 14, 2005 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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steve d Sickeningly sweet and not interesting Rated 2 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member Several boring characters in ballroom dance situations. That's it. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/06/23 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Audience Member Slightly uneven but poignant examination of growing old. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews
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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