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Dance Craze (1981): Cast & Box Office

Dance Craze (1981) movie poster

Dance Craze is a 1981 music documentary directed by Joe Massot, starring Pauline Black, Rico Rodriguez and Suggs. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes and earned $97,249 worldwide.

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Dance Craze (1981) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 25m (85 min)
Director
Joe Massot
Genres
Documentary , Music
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Dance Craze About?

The premise of Dance Craze without spoilers.

An energetic visual and musical documentary of Britain’s 2‑Tone ska surge in the late‑1970s, featuring high‑octane live shows by the movement’s key figures—Madness, The Specials, The Beat and others. The film captures rocksteady rhythms, jump‑and‑shout dance, and the gritty streets where the working‑class youth forged a vibrant, rebellious culture, preserving rare concert footage of a once‑thriving scene.

Dance Craze Themes & Keywords

· 20 tags
  • ska
  • concert footage
  • england uk
  • song
  • singing
  • singer
  • rock 'n' roll
  • race relations
  • musician
  • music history
  • interracial relationship
  • in joke
+8 more
  • dancer
  • chrysalis
  • band
  • all girl band
  • reggae
  • new wave
  • dancing
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

Dance Craze Cast

Pauline Black leads the cast, with Rico Rodriguez and Suggs. Directed by Joe Massot; 11 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Dance Craze

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From the director

More from Joe Massot

More films directed by Joe Massot, best-rated first: The Song Remains the Same, Wonderwall and Reflections on Love.

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Box office

Dance Craze Box Office

Dance Craze grossed $97,249 worldwide.

1981 box office

Worldwide gross

$97.2K

International
$97.2K
Videos

Dance Craze Videos

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Dance Craze FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Dance Craze, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Dance Craze?

Dance Craze runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

When was Dance Craze released?

Dance Craze was released on February 10, 1981.

Who directed Dance Craze?

Dance Craze was directed by Joe Massot.

More films by Joe Massot

Who is in the cast of Dance Craze?

Dance Craze stars Pauline Black, Rico Rodriguez and Suggs, among 11 credited actors.

How much did Dance Craze make at the box office?

Dance Craze grossed $97,249 worldwide.

Does Dance Craze have a post-credit scene?

No. Dance Craze has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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