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24/12/2014 (GB)
Music, Drama, History
2h 42m
- 81% (68 votes)
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Electricity sparks inside of me and I'm free.
Overview
In County Durham, England, 1984, a talented young dancer, Billy Elliot, stumbles out of the boxing ring and onto the ballet floor. He faces many trials and triumphs as he strives to conquer his family’s set ways, inner conflict, and standing on his toes in a musical that questions masculinity, gender norms and conformity.
- Stephen DaldryDirector
- Brett SullivanDirector
- Lee HallWriter
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Revenue
$3,413,368
Keywords
- dance
- child abuse
- dancer
- northern england
- strike
- homophobia
- society
- loss of loved one
- solidarity
- sadness
- mine
- abusive father
- talent
- national socialism
- musical
- street riots
- boxing school
- crude humor
- ballet
- cultural difference
- live
- live broadcast
- live performance
- cross dressing
- dead mother
- cultural
- british politics
- gender roles
- mining town
- british history
- ballet school
- smart kid
- non conformity
- exploring sexuality
- poor kid
- stage musical
- christmas
- 1980s
- gender identity
- 80s style
- filmed theater
- christmas eve
- generational divide
Top Billed Cast
Elliott Hanna
Billy Elliot
Ruthie Henshall
Mrs. Wilkinson
Liam Mower
Billy's Older Self
Tom Holland
Former Billy (Encore)
Zach Atkinson
Michael
Deka Walmsley
Dad (Jackie Elliot)
Ann Emery
Grandma
Chris Grahamson
Tony Elliot
Howard Crossley
George
David Muscat
Mr. Braithwaite
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