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Dance with a Stranger is a 1985 British film directed by Mike Newell. Telling the story of Ruth Ellis, the last woman to be hanged in Britain (1955), the film won critical acclaim, and aided the careers of two of its leading actors, Miranda Richardson and Rupert Everett.
- Roger Randall-Cutler
- 1 March 1985 (UK)
Aug 9, 1985 · Based on the true story of Ruth Ellis, the last woman hanged in Britain, this film depicts her turbulent affair with a wealthy race car driver. Watch the trailer, see the cast and crew, read user and critic reviews, and find out more about the film's production and reception.
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- Biography, Crime, Drama
- Mike Newell
- 1985-08-09
Based on a true story, the film depicts the tragic affair between a nightclub hostess and a race driver that ended in a fatal shooting and a hanging. The film features Miranda Richardson, Rupert Everett, and Ian Holm in the lead roles.
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Based on a true story, the film follows Ruth Ellis, the last woman to be executed in England for murdering her lover. She was a former prostitute who fell in love with a wealthy man and became obsessed with him when he left her.
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