I Went to the Dance (1989): Cast
I Went to the Dance is a 1989 music documentary directed by Les Blank and Chris Strachwitz, starring Michael Doucet, Clifton Chenier and Ann Savoy. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 24m (84 min)
- Directors
- Les Blank and Chris Strachwitz
- Genres
- Documentary , Music
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Les Blank Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is I Went to the Dance About?
The premise of I Went to the Dance without spoilers.
It’s a comprehensive documentary tracing the toe‑tapping, foot‑stomping music of French Southwest Louisiana, celebrating Cajun and Zydeco traditions. The film showcases performances and interviews with legends such as Michael Doucet and Beausoleil, Clifton Chenier, Marc and Ann Savoy, D.L. Menard, and many others.
I Went to the Dance Themes & Keywords
· 4 tags- louisiana
- cajun music
- independent film
- based on book
I Went to the Dance Cast
Michael Doucet leads the cast, with Clifton Chenier and Ann Savoy. Directed by Les Blank and Chris Strachwitz; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Les Blank
- Co-director Chris Strachwitz
- Michael Doucet as themselves
- Clifton Chenier as themselves
- Ann Savoy as themselves
- Marc Savoy as themselves
Also Starring in I Went to the Dance
· 3 more- D. L. Menard Themselves
- Varise Conner Themselves
- George Broussard Themselves
More from Les Blank and Chris Strachwitz
More films directed by Les Blank and Chris Strachwitz, best-rated first: How to Smell a Rose: A Visit with Ricky Leacock at his Farm in Normandy, All In This Tea, Lagniappe and The Maestro Rides Again.
I Went to the Dance Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “I Went to the Dance: The Cajun & Zydeco Music of Louisiana” and “J'ai été au bal [I Went to the Dance]”.
- Also known as
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- I Went to the Dance: The Cajun & Zydeco Music of Louisiana
- J'ai été au bal [I Went to the Dance]
- J'ai Été Au Bal/ I Went To The Dance
- 我去了舞会
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Movies Like I Went to the Dance
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Rhythm 'n' Bayous: A Road Map to Louisiana Music, Yum, Yum, Yum! A Taste of the Cajun and Creole Cooking of Louisiana and Marc and Ann.
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Rhythm 'n' Bayous: A Road Map to Louisiana Music 2001 -
Yum, Yum, Yum! A Taste of the Cajun and Creole Cooking of Louisiana 1990 -
Marc and Ann 1991 -
Up from the Streets: New Orleans: The City of Music 2020 -
Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story 2022 -
That’s Dancing! 1985 -
Always for Pleasure 1978 -
Take Me to the River: New Orleans 2022 -
Lagniappe 2006 -
Jazz Dance 1954 -
Spend It All 1972 -
Up From the Streets - New Orleans: The City of Music 2019
I Went to the Dance FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of I Went to the Dance, each answered in a sentence.
How long is I Went to the Dance?
I Went to the Dance runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).
When was I Went to the Dance released?
I Went to the Dance was released on October 13, 1989.
Who directed I Went to the Dance?
I Went to the Dance was directed by Les Blank and Chris Strachwitz.
More films by Les Blank Who is in the cast of I Went to the Dance?
I Went to the Dance stars Michael Doucet, Clifton Chenier and Ann Savoy, among 7 credited actors.
Does I Went to the Dance have a post-credit scene?
No. I Went to the Dance has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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