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Slam Dance [DVD]

Tom Hulce (Actor), Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio (Actor), Wayne Wang (Director) Rated:
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Format: DVD
4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 56 ratings
IMDb5.2/10.0
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Genre Mystery & Thrillers
Format Closed-captioned, Color, Subtitled, Widescreen, Full Screen, DVD, Anamorphic
Contributor Harry Dean Stanton, John Doe, Adam Ant, Herta Ware, Rosalind Chao, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Millie Perkins, Judith Barsi, Tom Hulce, Virginia Madsen, Robert Beltran, Wayne Wang, Don Keith Opper See more
Language English, Spanish
Runtime 1 hour and 40 minutes

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An all-star castincluding Tom Hulce (Amadeus), Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio (The Perfect Storm), Virginia Madsen (The Haunting), Adam Ant (Nomads) and Harry Dean Stanton(The Green Mile)enlivens the stark stylishness of this 'stunning, cold neo-punk tale of murder and madness (Los Angeles Times)! Underground L.A. artist C.C. Drood (Hulce) courts danger and excitement when he begins an illicit affair with a high-class call girl (Madsen). But he gets more than he bargains for when she is found dead in his home, and he's being framed for her murder! Now, pursued by crooked cops and with nowhere to turn, Drood makes a desperate attempt to reclaimhis life and stay alive!

Product details

  • Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 1.85:1
  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ R (Restricted)
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.75 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches; 3.52 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 1004623
  • Director ‏ : ‎ Wayne Wang
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ Closed-captioned, Color, Subtitled, Widescreen, Full Screen, DVD, Anamorphic
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 40 minutes
  • Actors ‏ : ‎ Tom Hulce, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Virginia Madsen, Millie Perkins, Don Keith Opper
  • Subtitles: ‏ : ‎ English, French, Spanish
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround), Spanish (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround)
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ MGM (Video & DVD)
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00008R9KO
  • Writers ‏ : ‎ Don Keith Opper
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 56 ratings

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4.1 out of 5 stars
56 global ratings

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John Frame
5.0 out of 5 stars haunting and powerful, beautifully filmed, magnificent sound design
Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2012
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Tonight as a Halloween treat for myself I watched the 1987 Wayne Wang thriller "Slam Dance" for the first time. Opening with Stan Ridgway's "Bing Can't Walk" sets a distinctly haunting and powerful mood for a beautifully filmed and engaging piece which has a magnificent sound design throughout. Tom Hulce is at the top of his game in the lead role, winning our affection for his character when those around him find it nigh on impossible. He even reprises his mad Amadeus giggle (for one scene only). Adam Ant puts in a highly creditable performance as a cad. Mitchell Froom provides the bulk of the music and production and must be quite proud of the result. Slam Dance is in the same league as "Wild At Heart" - and makes for a suitably challenging 90 minutes of cinematic assault.
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RNTvideos
5.0 out of 5 stars Under-rated Film
Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2019
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I had a really hard time finding a copy of this. I forgot about it then I saw it nicely priced here. Tom Hulce, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Virginia Madsen and Harry Dean Stanton bring out the noir factor in this cinéma du look style thriller
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R. Crane
1.0 out of 5 stars From Amadeus to this?
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2005
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Apparently when this was first released it was largely ignored and it should have stayed that way. While Adam Ant was memorable in this film, the other actors should wipe it from their resumes. Hulce, the star of "Amadeus" was over-the-top, an over-emoting unbelievable character. At times the editing was confusing as the movie darted about. The only good thing I can find to say about this is that it is over. To compare this to Hitchcock is an insult to Hitchcock! Though I may stand alone in my opinion here, you may be the person who would agree with me, so, caveat emptor.
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Mariah Garrison
5.0 out of 5 stars Good movie!
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2014
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My husband has been searching for this movie and wanting me to see it. When I saw it on here I bought it immediately! It turns out I have seen this movie or something really similar. Great movie! Fun lesser known 80's movie. Action drama suspense... :) Good date movie.
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Kearsa
3.0 out of 5 stars ok
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2014
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This movie is ok. It's different. I enjoyed it once but probably won't watch is over and over like other movies
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H. Seo
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic
Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2013
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Slam Dance is noir and innovative. With Wayne Wang's unique perspective on film, it's a big budget independent film or a studio level production. It gives musicians their foray into film. Humorous and sentimental, it will give you a fun ride through all your emotions.
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Gregory E. Martin
4.0 out of 5 stars Glossy Whodunit
Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2020
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Glossy story of a murder that involved a call girl involved in a political scandal. Hulce plays an innocent friend of the victim whom the politicals (with police ties) think knows too much about what was going on. He actually knows nothing. Thru a convoluted series of backflashes The story unwinds and one wonders how are protagonist is going to get out of this one. Everyone is involved aganst him. Perhaps too convoluted!]
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JCD_MI
5.0 out of 5 stars Adam Ant Movie Lover
Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2002
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I originally watched this movie only becuase I'm an avid Adam Ant fan. I was totally suprised at what a sleeper hit this was. I'm not sure how a movie with Tom Hulce, hot off his Amadeus film, and Mary Elizabeth Mastratonio could have been missed at the box office. Adam Ant play his typical bad boy part with great zeal. A movie that will keep you watching and wondering. Also, a great part of the Police Detective played admirably by Harry Dean Stanton.
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Clive Morley
5.0 out of 5 stars The ITV DVD went in the bin
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 6, 2019
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Like the film or not, this blu-ray edition is a vast improvement over the DVD. Lovely saturation and contrast and the correct aspect ratio.
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Clive Morley
5.0 out of 5 stars The ITV DVD went in the bin
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 6, 2019
Like the film or not, this blu-ray edition is a vast improvement over the DVD. Lovely saturation and contrast and the correct aspect ratio.
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Greg Chessum
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on April 26, 2017
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good story & cast , well done done.
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Client d'Amazon
5.0 out of 5 stars Bon film.
Reviewed in France on June 16, 2019
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Un dvd de plus avec Tom Hulce pour ma collection.
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Daniele Z.
1.0 out of 5 stars Slamdance Il delitto di mezzanotte
Reviewed in Italy on May 1, 2016
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Benché indicato, in realtà, i sottotitoli in inglese non compaiono. L'opzione c'è, ma non si attiva, a differenza di quelli in francese che compaiono.
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