Dancehall Queen

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

October 10, 1997

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

Jamaica

Production

Palm Pictures,Island Jamaica Films,Hawk's Nest Productions

Cast

Marlon King,Mark Danvers,Carl Bradshaw,Cherine Anderson,Donald Thompson,Carl Davis,Audrey Reid,Paul Campbell,Henry Brown,Anika Grasonand 2 more

Director

Don Letts,Rick Elgood

Writer

Ed Wallace,Suzanne Fenn,Don Letts

Producer

Chris Blackwell,Dan Genetti,Carl Bradshaw,Carolyn Pfeiffer

Cinematography

Louis Mulvey

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

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