The Dancer Upstairs

Name: The Dancer Upstairs
Genre: Crime, Drama, Romance, Thriller
Released: 2002
Rating: 64.5
Cast: Javier Bardem, Juan Diego Botto, Laura Morante, Elvira Mínguez, Alexandra Lencastre

2002·Movie

2h 12min

Ratings

64/100

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6.8

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About

An honest man caught in a world of intrigue, power and passion.

A police detective in a South American country is dedicated to hunting down a revolutionary guerilla leader.

DNA

Genres: Political Thriller Psychological Drama
Mood: Thought-ProvokingGrittyIntenseBleakTense
Themes: Click below to reveal spoilers
BetrayalMoral AmbiguityRevolutionPower StrugglePolitical Intrigue
Plot: Click below to reveal spoilers
Uncovering A ConspiracyDouble AgentsPolitical RevolutionUnreliable AlliesGuerrilla WarfareUnstable Political ClimatePsychological ManipulationPursuit Of A Fugitive
Pacing: Increasing IntensityGradual Build
Narrative: FlashbacksUnreliable Narrator
Dialog: Rhetorical QuestionsPhilosophical Discussions
Character Types: SidekickDetectiveGuerrilla Leader
Time: Present Day1980s
Place: Urban CityscapeJungle SettingMountainous Terrain
Cinematic Style: Long TakesHandheld Camera WorkHigh Contrast Lighting
Costume and Set: Jungle SettingsPeriod-Accurate Costumes

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Crew

Directed by:

John Malkovich, José Luis Alcaine

Produced by:

Andrés Vicente Gómez, John Malkovich, Lianne Halfon

Composed by:

Alberto Iglesias

Cast

Javier Bardem

Agustín Rejas

Juan Diego Botto

Sucre

Laura Morante

Yolanda

Elvira Mínguez

Llosa

Alexandra Lencastre

Sylvina Rejas

Oliver Cotton

Merino

Luís Miguel Cintra

Calderón

Javier Manrique

Clorindo

Abel Folk

Ezequiel / Durán

Xabier Elorriaga

Pascual

Natalia Dicenta

Marina

John Malkovich

Abimael Guzman (uncredited)

Wolframio Sinué

Santiago

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