The Dancer (2017): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Dancer is a 2017 biographical drama directed by Stéphanie Di Giusto, starring Soko as Marie-Louise 'Loïe' Fuller, Amanda Plummer and François Damiens. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes and earned $2 million worldwide. Critics gave it 44 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 48m (108 min)
- Director
- Stéphanie Di Giusto
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Myriad Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Dancer About?
The premise of The Dancer without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A passionate burlesque dancer’s dreams are jeopardized when she becomes the target of a dangerous stalker. As the situation escalates, she must outwit her pursuer in a suspenseful and dangerous game of cat and mouse, fighting to protect her career and her life.
The Dancer Cast & Characters
Soko leads the cast as Marie-Louise 'Loïe' Fuller, with Amanda Plummer as Lili - la mère de Loïe and François Damiens as Edouard Marchand - le directeur artistique des Folies-Bergère. Directed by Stéphanie Di Giusto; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Stéphanie Di Giusto
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Soko as Marie-Louise 'Loïe' Fuller -
Amanda Plummer as Lili - la mère de Loïe -
François Damiens as Edouard Marchand - le directeur artistique des Folies-Bergère -
Gaspard Ulliel as Le comte Louis d'Orsay
Also Starring in The Dancer
· 6 more- Mélanie Thierry Gabrielle Bloch
- Louis-Do de Lencquesaing Armand Duponchel - le directeur de l'Opéra
- Denis Menochet
- Lily-Rose Melody Depp
- Tamzin Merchant Kate
- Charlie Morgan Jeff
The Dancer Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Dancer 44 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 44 Metascore
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TMDB 66% User score
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Letterboxd 3.4 /5
17 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.6 /5
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The Dancer Plot Summary
What happens in The Dancer 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
Following the death of her gold-prospector father, 25-year-old Marie-Louise ‘Loïe’ Fuller [Soko] leaves the American West for New York to chase an acting dream. There is nothing in her background to forecast that she will rise to become the toast of the Folies-Bergère in Paris and a global force on stages around the world. From the outset, the story follows a fierce determination that drives a young woman toward a transformative destiny, redefining what performance can be.
Full summary
The whole story of The Dancer, scene by scene
The Dancer Box Office
The Dancer grossed $2 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$2M
- International
- $2M
The Dancer Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Dancer.
How Well Do You Know The Dancer?
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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The Dancer Also Known As
22 alternative titles, including “La Bailarina” and “Danserinnen”.
- Also known as
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- La Bailarina
- Danserinnen
- A Dançarina
- Die Tänzerin
- Танцьорката
- Danserinden
- Η χορεύτρια
- Io Danzerò
- ザ・ダンサー
- Šokeja
- Tancerka
- Танцовщица
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- Танцівниця
- Плесачица
- 舞女
- 巴黎影舞者
- הרקדנית
- Tanečnice
- Muhteşem Loie
- Dansaren
- 더 댄서
- 狂舞摯愛
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The Dancer FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Dancer, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Dancer?
The Dancer runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
When was The Dancer released?
The Dancer was released on December 1, 2017.
Who directed The Dancer?
The Dancer was directed by Stéphanie Di Giusto.
Who is in the cast of The Dancer?
The Dancer stars Soko as Marie-Louise 'Loïe' Fuller, Amanda Plummer as Lili - la mère de Loïe and François Damiens as Edouard Marchand - le directeur artistique des Folies-Bergère, among 10 credited actors.
How much did The Dancer make at the box office?
The Dancer grossed $2 million worldwide.
How is The Dancer rated?
The Dancer has 44 on Metacritic, 66% on TMDB, 3.4/5 on Letterboxd and 3.6/5 on Movie Insider.
Does The Dancer have a post-credit scene?
No. The Dancer has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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