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The Madness of the Dance (2006): Cast

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The Madness of the Dance is a 2006 short film directed by Carol Morley, starring Maxine Peake. It runs 17 minutes.

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The Madness of the Dance (2006) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
17 min
Director
Carol Morley
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Madness of the Dance About?

The premise of The Madness of the Dance without spoilers.

In the Middle Ages Europe suffered dancing manias for centuries. In the 20th century thousands of Chinese men and some women feared their genitals were vanishing, and Belgian schoolgirls blamed a fizzy drink for poisoning them. Professor (Maxine Peake) leads a musical tour of these and similar episodes of mass hysteria.

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Cast & crew

The Madness of the Dance Cast

Maxine Peake stars in The Madness of the Dance. Directed by Carol Morley.

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FAQ

The Madness of the Dance FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Madness of the Dance, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Madness of the Dance?

The Madness of the Dance runs 17 minutes.

When was The Madness of the Dance released?

The Madness of the Dance was released in 2006.

Who directed The Madness of the Dance?

The Madness of the Dance was directed by Carol Morley.

More films by Carol Morley

Who is in the cast of The Madness of the Dance?

The Madness of the Dance stars Maxine Peake.

Does The Madness of the Dance have a post-credit scene?

No. The Madness of the Dance has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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