Like many of the best Irish films, Ballroom has a notable literary source. A BBC/RTÉ television co-production adapted by William Trevor from his short story, it’s a delicate portrait of loneliness in a landscape of perpetual economic malaise and mass emigration (problems Irish audiences still experienced in 1982). In the 1950s, temporary escape and hope were found, if it was found, in the rural dancehalls, often to…
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Brenda Fricker
Bridie
John Kavanagh
Bowser Egan
Cyril Cusack
Mr. Dwyer
Niall Tóibín
Eyes Horgan
Brid Brennan
Patty Byrne
Mick Lally
Dano Ryan
Ingrid Craigie
Eenie Mackie
Joe Pilkington
Tim Daly
Pat Leavy
Madge Dowding
Robert Carrickford
Fogarty
May Ollis
Mrs. Dwyer
Anita Reeves
Cat Bolger
Brendan Conroy
Dan
Sonny McNulty
Bridie's Father
Patrick Gallagher
Man with Long Arms
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FAQ about The Ballroom of Romance
What is The Ballroom of Romance about?
A lonely farmer's daughter hopes to find love at the village ballroom.
When was The Ballroom of Romance released?
The Ballroom of Romance was released in 1982.
What genres does The Ballroom of Romance belong to?
The Ballroom of Romance is categorised as Romance, Drama.
Who stars in The Ballroom of Romance?
The cast of The Ballroom of Romance includes Brenda Fricker, John Kavanagh, Cyril Cusack, Niall Tóibín, Brid Brennan.