Deadly Dancer (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1990, Deadly Dancer is a thriller and drama film directed by Kimberley Casey, running about 99 minutes. “When the dancing stops, the killing starts.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A police detective, investigating a string of murders of strippers at a Los Angeles night club, must race against the clock to clear his name when he's wrongfully accused of being the killer.
Who’s in it. Deadly Dancer stars Smith Wordes as Kaycha, Walter W. Cox as Mike Fulton, Steve Jonson as Jim Hatch and Adolfo Quinones as Tony Penter (as Shabba-Doo), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Deadly Dancer has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In AU you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Deadly Dancer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Deadly Dancer tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Deadly Dancer (1990)?
- In AU, Deadly Dancer is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Deadly Dancer worth watching?
- Deadly Dancer holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Deadly Dancer?
- Deadly Dancer stars Smith Wordes, Walter W. Cox, Steve Jonson, Adolfo Quinones and Lenny Rose.
- When was Deadly Dancer released?
- Deadly Dancer was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.