Dancing in the Dust (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 8.1
Released in 1989, Dancing in the Dust is a comedy film directed by Henri Duparc, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. The chief of an African village, who is called 'Demi Dieu' because after God he is the owner of all the things, already has five wives. But as this is not enough he decides to find himself a sixth wife so that he has one for every day of the week except on Sunday when he uses to relax.
Who’s in it. Dancing in the Dust stars Bamba Bakari as Demi Dieu, Tcheley Hanny as Binta, Naky Sy Savane as Nya and Thérèse Taba as Fanta.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, Dancing in the Dust sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dancing in the Dust page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dancing in the Dust tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dancing in the Dust (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dancing in the Dust change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dancing in the Dust worth watching?
- Dancing in the Dust holds an audience score of 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Dancing in the Dust?
- Dancing in the Dust stars Bamba Bakari, Tcheley Hanny, Naky Sy Savane and Thérèse Taba.
- When was Dancing in the Dust released?
- Dancing in the Dust was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.