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Dancin' Thru the Dark
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Dancin' Thru the Dark

1990-03-02 · 90 min · ★ 7.4

Drama · Comedy · TV Movie

Linda is out on her hen night while her fiance Dave is out on his stag night. Linda is having major doubts about getting married. Both groups end up at the same club, only to discover that its band is fronted by her ex-boyfriend - and the love of her life - Peter. Linda has to decide: does she stay and settle down with Dave, like her friends want her to, or does she chuck it all in and run away with Peter?

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Directors
Mike Ockrent
Production companies
Formost Films, BBC Film
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Con O'NeillCon O'NeillPeter McGeghan
Claire HackettClaire HackettLinda
Angela ClarkeAngela ClarkeMaureen
Julia DeakinJulia DeakinBernadette King
Louise DupreyFrances
Sandy HendrickseCarol
Andrew NaylorBilly
Conrad NelsonDave
Simon O'BrienSimon O'BrienKav
Mark WomackMark WomackEddie Ainsworth
Peter WattsRobbie Smith
Colin WellandColin WellandManager
Ben MurphyGary
Peter BeckettChris
Julian LittmanJulian LittmanNed
Geoff AtwellWayne
Stephen GrahamStephen GrahamFootball kid
John HenshawJohn HenshawDoorman
Al T. KossyAl T. KossyLandlord
Willy RussellWilly RussellSourface

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