The Line, the Cross & the Curve (1993): Cast & Plot
The Line, the Cross & the Curve is a 1993 music drama starring Kate Bush as Dancer, Miranda Richardson and Peter Richardson. It runs 44 minutes.
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- Runtime
- 44 min
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Line, the Cross & the Curve About?
The premise of The Line, the Cross & the Curve without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In rehearsal a singer can’t master the choreography with her band. A sudden power outage leaves her alone in the studio, prompting reflection. Through a mirror a mysterious woman appears, giving her red shoes that dance beautifully yet endlessly. Drawn into a fey realm, she must recover three magical symbols from the woman to break the curse.
The Line, the Cross & the Curve Themes & Keywords
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- curse
- singer
- power outage
- red shoes
- independent film
The Line, the Cross & the Curve Cast & Characters
Kate Bush leads the cast as Dancer, with Miranda Richardson as Mysterious Woman and Peter Richardson as Wind Machine Man.
- Kate Bush as Dancer
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Miranda Richardson as Mysterious Woman - Peter Richardson as Wind Machine Man
- Lily as Lily
Also Starring in The Line, the Cross & the Curve
· 17 more- Robert Smith Angel
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- Paddy Bush Devil
- Peter Bradley Band member
- Stewart Avon-Arnold Male Dancer
- Colin Browne Band member
- Paul Spong Band member
- Kevin McAlea Band member
- Steve Sidwell Band member
- Christopher Banaman Angel
- John Chesworth Angel
- Vernon Nurse Angel
- Colin Lloyd Tucker Devil
- Stewart Elliott Band member
- Danny McIntosh Band member
- Neil Sidwell Band member
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- Nigel Hitchcock Band member
The Line, the Cross & the Curve Plot Summary
What happens in The Line, the Cross & the Curve from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a dim, candlelit studio, a singer rehearses with her band while a dancer, Kate Bush, known as Rubberband Girl, moves with a hypnotic, elastic rhythm. After everyone else leaves, she lingers in the glow, softly singing to herself as the room settles around her, a quiet moment that echoes the ache and beauty of the track And So Is Love.
Full summary
The whole story of The Line, the Cross & the Curve, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Line, the Cross & the Curve?
9 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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Which actress plays the mysterious woman who crashes through the studio mirror?
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The Line, the Cross & the Curve FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of The Line, the Cross & the Curve, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Line, the Cross & the Curve?
The Line, the Cross & the Curve runs 44 minutes.
When was The Line, the Cross & the Curve released?
The Line, the Cross & the Curve was released on November 13, 1993.
Who is in the cast of The Line, the Cross & the Curve?
The Line, the Cross & the Curve stars Kate Bush as Dancer, Miranda Richardson as Mysterious Woman and Peter Richardson as Wind Machine Man, among 21 credited actors.
Does The Line, the Cross & the Curve have a post-credit scene?
No. The Line, the Cross & the Curve has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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