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Crime drama

Chaindance (1991): Cast

Chaindance (1991) movie poster

Chaindance is a 1991 crime drama directed by Allan A. Goldstein, starring Michael Ironside as J.T. Blake, Brad Dourif and Rae Dawn Chong. It runs 1 hour 49 minutes.

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Chaindance (1991) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 49m (109 min)
Genres
Drama , Crime
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Chaindance About?

The premise of Chaindance without spoilers.

A severely disabled wheelchair‑bound man with cerebral palsy and a hardened street convict become unlikely partners when, as part of a special government rehabilitation initiative, inmate J.T. Blake is assigned to care for Johnny Reynolds. Meanwhile another prisoner becomes obsessed with Blake, threatening his new bond.

Chaindance Themes & Keywords

· 26 tags
  • cerebral palsy
  • prison
  • wheelchair
  • police brutality
  • poetry
  • interrupted sex
  • female nudity
  • corrupt sheriff
  • male rape
  • prison rape
  • social worker
  • car on fire
+14 more
  • vandalism
  • reformed criminal
  • police
  • losing virginity
  • shooting
  • prostitute
  • pokies
  • nipples visible through clothing
  • female frontal nudity
  • caught having sex
  • brief female frontal nudity
  • braless
  • psychiatric hospital
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

Chaindance Cast & Characters

Michael Ironside leads the cast as J.T. Blake, with Brad Dourif as Johnny and Rae Dawn Chong as Ilene Curtis. Directed by Allan A. Goldstein; 16 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Chaindance

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From the director

More from Allan A. Goldstein

More films directed by Allan A. Goldstein, best-rated first: Death Wish V: The Face of Death, SnakeMan, Nature Unleashed: Fire and Dorian.

Full filmography
Videos

Chaindance Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Chaindance.

CHAINDANCE (1991): Michael Ironside... meet Brad Dourif.
Cars

Cars in Chaindance

9 cars on screen, including the 1968 Chevrolet B-Series and the 1975 Lincoln Continental Mark IV.

All 9 cars
  • 1968 Chevrolet B-Series in Chaindance 1968 Chevrolet B-Series Important role
  • 1975 Lincoln Continental Mark IV in Chaindance 1975 Lincoln Continental Mark IV Important role
  • 1975 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser in Chaindance 1975 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser Important role
  • 1978 Chevrolet Chevy Van in Chaindance 1978 Chevrolet Chevy Van Minor role
Details

Chaindance Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Common Bonds” and “Bilincstánc”.

Also known as
  • Common Bonds
  • Bilincstánc
  • Tanec řetězů
  • Chain Dance - Sotto massima sicurezza
  • Taniec w łańcuchach

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FAQ

Chaindance FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Chaindance, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Chaindance?

Chaindance runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).

When was Chaindance released?

Chaindance was released on May 31, 1991.

Who directed Chaindance?

Chaindance was directed by Allan A. Goldstein.

More films by Allan A. Goldstein

Who is in the cast of Chaindance?

Chaindance stars Michael Ironside as J.T. Blake, Brad Dourif as Johnny and Rae Dawn Chong as Ilene Curtis, among 16 credited actors.

Does Chaindance have a post-credit scene?

No. Chaindance has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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