Film · Documentary, Music
Lord of the Dance (1997)
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.
- Director
- David Mallet
- Country
- Ireland, United States
- Language
- English
- Release date
- October 14, 1997
Cast
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
- Declan BuckeThe Lord of the Dance Troupe Member
- John CareyThe Lord of the Dance Troupe Member
- Donal ConlanThe Lord of the Dance Troupe Member
- Kerrie ConnollyThe Lord of the Dance Troupe Member
- James DevineThe Lord of the Dance Troupe Member
- Michael DonnellanThe Lord of the Dance Troupe Member
- Denise FlynnThe Lord of the Dance Troupe Member
- Mark GileyThe Lord of the Dance Troupe Member
- Caroline GreeneThe Lord of the Dance Troupe Member
- Catriona HaleThe Lord of the Dance Troupe Member
