Project Detail

The Road Dance

Synopsis

Life in the Scottish Hebrides is harsh - the edge of the world some call it. For the beautiful Kirsty, her love for Murdo and their shared dreams of America promise escape from the scrape of the land and a stifled destiny. But the Great War changes all when Murdo is conscripted. The night before the young men go off to battle, tragedy is set in motion as villagers swirl and sup at a “road dance.” Based on the acclaimed novel by John MacKay, THE ROAD DANCE is adapted for the screen and directed by Richie Adams.

Details

Year
2021
Type of project
Features
Running time
116 min
Format
Digital
Director
Richie Adams
Producer
Jim Kreutzer, Maryilene Blondell, Steven Shapiro
Executive Producer
John MacKay
Editor
Matt Mayer
Screenwriter
Richie Adams
Director of Photography
Petra Korner
Production Designer
Anna Mould
Sound
Rick Chefalas, Larry Zipf
Composer
Carlos José Alvarez
Principal cast
Hermione Corfield, Mark Gatiss, Morven Christie, Sean Gilder
Costume Designer
Gill Horn
Hair/Makeup
Christine Cant

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Road Dance Ltd

215-221 Borough High Street
London SE1 1JA

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