Dancehall Queen

Story

Synopsis

Marcia has a tough life in Kingston, Jamaica, where she's the sole provider for her teenage daughter. Her business as a street vendor is threatened by thug Priest, and Marcia makes matters worse when she accepts money from Larry, who has eyes for her daughter. To get out of her problems, Marcia devises a plan that involves entering a dance contest in disguise, winning the top prize and pitting both men against each other.

Directors

Don Letts, Rick Elgood

Writers

Ed Wallace, Suzanne Fenn, Don Letts

Language

English

Country

Jamaica

Release date

10 October 1997

Ensemble

Cast

• Carl Davis

  Larry

• Mark Danvers

  Junior

• 

  Henry Brown

• Carl Bradshaw

  Police officer #1

• Marlon King

  Vendor

• Paul Campbell

  Priest

• Cherine Anderson

  Tanya

• Pauline Stone Myrie

  Ms. Gordon

• Patrice Harrison

  Olivine

• Anika Grason

  Tasha

• Donald Thompson

  Sonny