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    Dancehall Queen

    98'

    1997-10-10

    6.7

    A Modern Day Cinderella Story of a Woman’s Fight to Find Her Freedom.

    Drama

    Overview:

    Marcia has a tough life in Kingston, Jamaica, where she's the sole provider for her teenage daughter. Her business as a street vendor is threatened by thug Priest, and Marcia makes matters worse when she accepts money from Larry, who has eyes for her daughter. To get out of her problems, Marcia devises a plan that involves entering a dance contest in disguise, winning the top prize and pitting both men against each other.

    WritingDon LettsDirectingDon Letts

    Cast

    N/A

    Marcia

    Audrey Reid

    1

    Larry

    Carl Davis

    1

    Junior

    Mark Danvers

    1

    Henry Brown

    1

    Police officer #1

    Carl Bradshaw

    1

    Vendor

    Marlon King

    1

    Priest

    Paul Campbell

    1

    Tanya

    Cherine Anderson

    1

    Ms. Gordon

    Pauline Stone Myrie

    1

    Olivine

    Patrice Harrison

    1

    Tasha

    Anika Grason

    1

    Sonny

    Donald Thompson

    Details:

    • Budget: 0
    • Home page
    • Revenue: 0
    • List of countries:
      1. Jamaica
    • List of languages:
      1. English
    • List of companies:
      1. Palm Pictures
      2. Island Jamaica Films
      3. Hawk's Nest Productions
    • Vote Count: 12
    • Popularity: 0.3202
    • Status: Released
    • Original title:Dancehall Queen

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