Dance First
"Think later."
Released 3 years ago in 2023. Dance First is a history/drama film. directed by James Marsh.
Starring Gabriel Byrne, Aidan Gillen, and Sandrine Bonnaire
Synopsis
Parisian bon vivant, World War II Resistance fighter, Nobel Prize-winning playwright, philandering husband and recluse…Samuel Beckett lived a life of many parts. Titled after Beckett’s famous ethos “Dance first, think later”, the film is a sweeping account of the life of this 20th-century icon.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 3, 2023
2 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (24 votes)
Box Office
$162.9K
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
Belgium
+ 2 more
Director
Top Cast
Gabriel Byrne
as Samuel Beckett
Aidan Gillen
as James Joyce
Sandrine Bonnaire
as Suzanne
Fionn O'Shea
as Young Samuel
Maxine Peake
as Barbara
Bronagh Gallagher
as Nora Barnacle
Lisa Dwyer Hogg
as May Beckett
Caroline Boulton
as Sylvia Beach
Gráinne Good
as Lucia Joyce
Cillian Hollywood
as 5 year old Samuel
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $162,919
Production Companies
- 2LE Media
- Film Constellation
- Proton Cinema
- Sky Arts
- uMedia
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dance First about?
Parisian bon vivant, World War II Resistance fighter, Nobel Prize-winning playwright, philandering husband and recluse…Samuel Beckett lived a life of many parts. Titled after Beckett’s famous e...
Who directed Dance First?
Dance First was directed by James Marsh.
How long is Dance First?
Dance First has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Dance First released?
Dance First was released on November 3, 2023 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dance First?
The main cast of Dance First includes Gabriel Byrne, Aidan Gillen, Sandrine Bonnaire, Fionn O'Shea, Maxine Peake.