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I Went to the Dance

MOVIE • 1989

I Went to the Dance

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The definitive film on the history of the toe-tapping, foot-stomping music of French Southwest Louisiana. Includes many Cajun and Zydeco greats, featuring Michael Doucet and Beausoleil, Clifton Chenier, Marc and Ann Savoy, D.L. Menard, and many others.

TMDB ★ 3.9/5Votes: 7
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Top Cast

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Michael Doucet

Self

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Clifton Chenier

Self

Marc Savoy

Marc Savoy

Self

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Ann Savoy

Self

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D. L. Menard

Self

Varise Conner

Varise Conner

Self

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George Broussard

Self

Les Blank

Les Blank

Director of Photography

Maureen Gosling

Maureen Gosling

Editor

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Chris Strachwitz

Producer

Where to watch

Criterion ChannelCriterion Channel

Meta Snapshot

Film

Status

Released

Release

October 13, 1989

Runtime

84 min

Language

English

Origin

United States of America

Budget

N/A

Revenue

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