Dance Craze
"The best of British Ska...Live!"
Originally released in 1981. Dance Craze is a music/documentary film. directed by Joe Massot. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Buster Bloodvessel, Suggs, and Terry Hall
Synopsis
Rocksteady to both a visual and musical documentary of the big shots of the English 2-Tone movement of the late 1970s that has the exhaustive, high-energy performances exploding onto stage. Jump, shout, twist and crawl and dance to the tunes of Ska and its anthems of its rough riders and three-minute heroes captivated in the moment of a generation of England's concrete jungles and razor blade alleys. No longer on your radio but now on stage, together, with the likes of Madness, The Specials and The Beat et al, this concert footage of an era is a must-see, rare and fascinating look into a once vibrant youth culture of working-class England and its musical dance craze.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 10, 1981
44 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (7 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Chrysalis Records
- Osiris Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dance Craze about?
Rocksteady to both a visual and musical documentary of the big shots of the English 2-Tone movement of the late 1970s that has the exhaustive, high-energy performances exploding onto stage. Jump, s...
Who directed Dance Craze?
Dance Craze was directed by Joe Massot.
How long is Dance Craze?
Dance Craze has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was Dance Craze released?
Dance Craze was released on February 10, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dance Craze?
The main cast of Dance Craze includes Buster Bloodvessel, Suggs, Terry Hall, Pauline Black, Dave Wakeling.