Riverdance: The Show (1995)
Movie 1h 11m ★ 8.0/10
Riverdance: The Show is a music movie from 1995. It is directed by John McColgan. The cast includes Michael Flatley and Jean Butler. The running time is 1h 11m. Audiences give it an excellent score of 8.0 out of 10.
Synopsis
Riverdance--The Show is a cultural phenomenon that defies criticism for the enthusiastic and leaves everyone else scratching their heads. The wonderfully talented cast, headed by the Riverdance Irish Dance Company, bewitchingly spins (and stomps) its Celtic folk choreography featuring numerous breathless solos by Michael Flatley (since departed) and Jean Butler. The mellifluous Riverdance Orchestra boasts Davy Spillane, who coaxes plaintive lamentations out of a peculiar instrument that resembles a bagpipe in a metal leg brace. For Enya fans, there is the sound-alike choral group Anuna, who casts a similarly New Age-style vocal spell. Also thrown into the mix are such disparate folk traditions as American gospel and Spanish flamenco. Though it's only 70 minutes long, Riverdance is repetitive by half. But judging from the ecstatic audience ovations and the continued foot-stomping during and after the curtain calls, too much is still not enough. --Richard Natale
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Questions about Riverdance: The Show
- What genre is Riverdance: The Show?
- Riverdance: The Show is categorised as Music.
- Who stars in Riverdance: The Show?
- Michael Flatley, Jean Butler appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Riverdance: The Show?
- John McColgan directed Riverdance: The Show.
- How long is Riverdance: The Show?
- Riverdance: The Show runs for 1h 11m (71 minutes).
- Is Riverdance: The Show worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 8.0/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Riverdance: The Show?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
