Hail the New Puritan (1986): Cast & Plot
Hail the New Puritan is a 1986 music drama directed by Charles Atlas, starring Michael Clark, Leigh Bowery and Sue Tilley. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Director
- Charles Atlas
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Hail the New Puritan About?
The premise of Hail the New Puritan without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A fictionalized portrait of the British dancer and choreographer Michael Clark, depicting a day in his life as he and his company prepare for a performance.
Hail the New Puritan Themes & Keywords
· 3 tags- dancer
- punk
- ballet
Hail the New Puritan Cast & Characters
Michael Clark leads the cast, with Leigh Bowery and Sue Tilley. Directed by Charles Atlas; 46 actors are credited in all.
- Director Charles Atlas
- Michael Clark as themselves
- Leigh Bowery
- Sue Tilley
- Mark E. Smith
Also Starring in Hail the New Puritan
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- Gaby Agis Dancer
- Julie Hood Dancer
- Trojan
- Jan Murray
- Matthew Hawkins Dancer
- Lanah P
- Grayson Perry
- Leslie Bryant Dancer
- Cerith Wyn Evans
- Ellen Van Schuylenburch Dancer
- Dick Witts
- Rachel Auburn
- Marie Lauren
- Christine Binnie
- Jeffery Hinton
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- Scarlett Cannon
- Jill Westwood
- Malcolm Clark
- David Mooring
- Jalle Bakke
- Inigo Batterham
- Jennifer Binnie
- Luke Branson
- Bessie Clark
- Angus Cooke
- Anthony Doughty
- Robert Durrant
- Firewolf
- Julia Fodor
- Peter Fried
- Cheryl Hubbard
- Wilma Johnson
- James Mac
- Bryan Maloney
- Tony Marmoch
- Louise Neel
- Adi Niverson
- Mel O'Brien
- Monny Richardson
- Johnny Sheppard
- Valerie
More from Charles Atlas
More films directed by Charles Atlas, best-rated first: The Legend of Leigh Bowery, Turning, Check Your Body at the Door and Mrs. Peanut Visits New York.
Hail the New Puritan Plot Summary
What happens in Hail the New Puritan from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film opens with a striking dance number that is repeatedly interrupted by Leigh Bowery and his friends, including Sue Tilley and Nicola Bateman (later Nicola Bowery), as they drift toward a table of fruit. Michael Clark wakes up and begins rehearsing, while other members of the company gradually arrive, setting a mood of quiet anticipation and shared creative focus. A reporter phones in and stops by to interview Clark, exploring how he first started dancing, why he moved to London, and his growing interest in traditional Scottish dance.
Full summary
The whole story of Hail the New Puritan, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Hail the New Puritan?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the dancer and choreographer at the center of the film, who wakes up, rehearses, and is interviewed about his life in dance?
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Movies Like Hail the New Puritan
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Dance Craze, Punk in London and Rude Boy.
Hail the New Puritan FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Hail the New Puritan, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Hail the New Puritan?
Hail the New Puritan runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was Hail the New Puritan released?
Hail the New Puritan was released on May 21, 1986.
Who directed Hail the New Puritan?
Hail the New Puritan was directed by Charles Atlas.
More films by Charles Atlas Who is in the cast of Hail the New Puritan?
Hail the New Puritan stars Michael Clark, Leigh Bowery and Sue Tilley, among 46 credited actors.
Does Hail the New Puritan have a post-credit scene?
No. Hail the New Puritan has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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