CinemaOSMovie · 1989 · 1h 24m

I Went to the Dance

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The definitive film on the history of the toe-tapping, foot-stomping music of French Southwest Louisiana. Includes many Cajun and Zydeco greats, featuring Michael Doucet and Beausoleil, Clifton Chenier, Marc and Ann Savoy, D.L. Menard, and many others.

Directed byLes Blank, Chris Strachwitz

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 24m
Language
EN
Released
October 13, 1989
Studios
Les Blank Films

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I WENT TO THE DANCE (TRAILER)

I WENT TO THE DANCE (TRAILER)

Featuring

Cast & crew

7 credited
Starring

Michael Doucet

Self

Clifton Chenier

Self

Marc Savoy

Marc Savoy

Self

Ann Savoy

Self

D. L. Menard

Self

Varise Conner

Varise Conner

Self

George Broussard

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Les Blank
Les Blank
Chris Strachwitz
Produced by
Chris Strachwitz

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