Lord of the Dance
Seen it?1997 | 90 min | Music, Documentary
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- If you count yourself among anyone who likes a story with a soundtrack worth keeping and the curious, this one's for you. The music is woven into the story, not just laid on top. Shelve it next to One Direction: This Is Us or Avicii: True Stories.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Well paced for a documentary, at 1 hr 30 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
- What might put you off
- Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.
Filmed at the Point Theatre in Dublin 'Lord of the Dance' takes Irish dancing to spectacular new heights. Orchestrated and conducted by Anne Dudley, inspiring original music by Ronan Hardiman and exhilarating dance starring the sensational Michael Flatley with supporting characters Bernadette Flynn, Daire Nolan, Gillian Norris, Helen Egan and Anne Buckley - Lord of the Dance is a rare and magical experience. Michael Flatley takes to the stage in a stunning Celtic dance spectacular which re-tells Irish folk legend in a dazzling and updated style. Join us when time stood still and Erin was goddess of all... The stories had all been written and everyone knew their parts. But the ancient clans, sitting in their stone circles, heard mumblings and the spirits dream was troubled. A new dark power had emerged to challenge the Lord of the Dance.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 53K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by David Mallet
- Michael FlatleyLord of the Dance
- Bernadette FlynnSaoirse, the Irish Coleen
- Daire NolanDon Dorcha, the Dark Lord
- Gillian NorrisMorrighan, the Temptress
- Helen EganThe Little Spirit
- Anne BuckleyErin, the Goddess
- Máiréad NesbittViolinist
- Cora SmythViolinist
- Desmond BaileyThe Lord of the Dance Troupe Member
- Steven BrunningThe Lord of the Dance Troupe Member