Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks is a 2014 Hungarian-American[1] comedy-drama film starring Gena Rowlands and Cheyenne Jackson alongside a supporting cast including Jacki Weaver, Rita Moreno, Julian Sands and Anthony Zerbe.[2][3] The film was adapted by Richard Alfieri from his play of the same name and directed by Arthur Allan Seidelman.[4] It was the final film of director of photography Vilmos Zsigmond, who died two years after the film's release in 2016[5][6] and last film of Rowlands before she retired in 2015, followed by her death in 2024.[7][8]
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| Directed by | Arthur Allan Seidelman |
| Written by | Richard Alfieri |
| Based on | Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks by Richard Alfieri |
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| Cinematography | Vilmos Zsigmond |
| Edited by | Bert Glatstein |
| Music by | Attila Pacsay |
Production companies | Docler Entertainment Entpro |
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Running time | 107 minutes |
| Countries | Hungary[1] United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $106,323 |
Plot
editA retired woman hires a dance instructor to give her private dance lessons at her home—one per week for six weeks. What begins as an antagonistic relationship turns into a close friendship as they dance together.
Cast
edit- Gena Rowlands as Lily Harrison
- Cheyenne Jackson as Michael Minetti
- Julian Sands as Winslow Cunard
- Jacki Weaver as Irene Mossbecker
- Rita Moreno as Ida Barksdale
- Kathleen Rose Perkins as Susie
- Anthony Zerbe as Mr. Crumwald
Reception
editThe film has a 50% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 12 reviews, with an average score of 5.29/10.[9] Stephen Whitty of The Star-Ledger referred to the film as "a very poor movie."[10] Nicolas Rapold of The New York Times wrote "The soppy, instructive story of acceptance feels handed down from another era, though Ms. Rowlands can fire off a one-liner at 20 paces, and she effortlessly conveys oh-my-oh-me adorable."[11]
References
edit- ^ a b Chang, Justin (16 December 2014). "Film Review: 'Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks'". Variety. Retrieved 17 June 2017.
- ^ Scheck, Frank (10 December 2014). "'Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks': Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 17 June 2017.
- ^ Rothaus, Steve (26 February 2015). "'Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks' starring Gena Rowlands, Cheyenne Jackson opens". Miami Herald. Retrieved 17 June 2017.
- ^ Goldstein, Gary (11 December 2014). "Review Friendship finds its step in 'Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 17 June 2017.
- ^ Dagan, Carmel (2016-01-03). "Vilmos Zsigmond, Oscar-Winning Cinematographer, Dies at 85". Variety. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
- ^ Byrge, Duane (2016-01-03). "Vilmos Zsigmond, 'Close Encounters' Cinematographer, Dies at 85". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
- ^ Haring, Bruce (2024-08-15). "Gena Rowlands Dies: 'The Notebook', 'Gloria' And 'A Woman Under the Influence' Star Was 94". Deadline.com. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
- ^ Schultz, Rick (2024-08-15). "Gena Rowlands, 'The Notebook' and 'A Woman Under the Influence' Star, Dies at 94". Variety. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
- ^ "Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 17 May 2020.
- ^ Whitty, Stephen (12 December 2014). "'Six Dances in Six Weeks' review: Opposites detract in flatfooted drama". The Star-Ledger. Retrieved 17 June 2017.
- ^ Rapold, Nicolas (11 December 2014). "Ms. Self-Pity, Meet Mr. Self-Destructive: Gena Rowlands Stars in 'Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks'". The New York Times. Retrieved 17 June 2017.
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