I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can (1982)

Director:

Jack Hofsiss

Writers:

Barbara Gordon (book)
David Rabe (writer)

Release Date:

5 March 1982 (USA)

Genre:

Drama

Tagline:

The dramatic story of one woman's survival in a battle for her sanity...and her life!

Plot Keywords:

Based On Book

Cast

Jill Clayburgh	...	Barbara Gordon
Nicol Williamson	...	Derek Bauer
Dianne Wiest	...	Julie Addison
Joe Pesci	...	Roger
Geraldine Page	...	Jean Scott Martin
Albert Salmi	...	Ben Martin
James Sutorius	...	Sam Mulligan
Ellen Greene	...	Karen Mulligan
Cordis Heard	...	Fran
Richard Masur	...	Alan Newman
Kasey Connors	...	Sound Woman
Charles Stavola	...	Bartender
Roger Etienne	...	Waiter
Gregory Osborne	...	Passerby
Eleanor Zee	...	Emmy Presenter

Runtime:

107 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

Iceland:12 | Australia:M | Canada:14A | USA:R

Filming Locations:

Pomona College - 333 N. College Way, Claremont, California, USA

Company:

Paramount Pictures

Trivia:

This Movie had been proposed to director James Foley before going to 'Jack Folsiss'.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "The Facts of Life: I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can (#5.8)" (1983)

Soundtrack:

DO THE DOG

Fantastic Film

This movie was written by Barbara Gordon and is the story of her Valium addiction, withdrawal and recovery.

This movie is really accurate in regards to the pharmacology of her addiction and its really excellent in the portrayal of the therapy process as well.

I think that it is one of those great movies that is *true*. The movie is about real life and it is fantastic. It has integrity as a film. The cast is exceptional, and I dig Dianne Wiest in this movie especially. I also really enjoyed Geraldine Page's character... she reminded me of Maude from Harold & Maude, another favourite movie of mine...