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Acclaimed writer/director Stephen Poliakoff is the force behind the star-studded lavish drama DANCING ON THE EDGE. Set in the early 1930s, the five parter tells the story of a black jazz band trying to hit the big time in pre-Second World War London. As jazz starts to take the world by storm, the Louis Lester Band come to the attention of a group of socialites who introduce the band to a high-society existence of opulent hotels, fine clothes, decadent dining and even royalty. But when their manager is reported to the Alien Registration Office for deportation, the jazz musicians are forced to go it alone in the big tumultuous world of fame and fortune.

Product Identifiers

ProducerNicky Kentish Barnes, Faye Ward

EAN5037115355539

eBay Product ID (ePID)168164776

Product Key Features

ActorCaroline Quentin, Anthony Head, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Jacqueline Bisset, Mel Smith, Janet Montgomery, John Goodman, Matthew Goode, Joanna Vanderham

Film/TV TitleDancing on the Edge

DirectorStephen Poliakoff

LanguageEnglish

Run Time500 Mins

Release Year2013

FormatDVD

FeaturesInterviewing Louis

GenreDrama, Period

Additional Product Features

Number of Discs1

Certificate15

Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom

AwardsBest Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or TV Motion Picture 2014 -

ReviewsThe Guardian - There's [...] a good û rollicking even û story [...] It's set in a fascinating time, with loads of resonance today û not just hip-hop/jazz princes, but mistrust of immigrants, racism, hunger, poverty and the rise of the right. [...] there are marvellous performances, plus fascinating characters whose motives aren't yet clear. It's beautiful to look at and artfully crafted.

ScreenwriterStephen Poliakoff

Sound sourceDolby Digital

EditorChris Wyatt

Movie/TV TitleDancing On The Edge

Consumer AdviceContains strong sex, language and occasional gore