Dancing Machine (1990)

Dancing Machine Poster

Students of the prestigious dance school are dying under mysterious circumstances. Inspector Michel Eparvier suggests that the cause of death for women is physical exhaustion for dance lessons as their teacher Wolf brings the girls to exhaustion, making them to practice the technique of movement over and over again.

Introduction
"Dancing Machine" is a 1990 French action-thriller film directed by Gilles Béhat and starring Alain Delon, Claude Brasseur, and Tonya Kinzinger. Embed in contemporary France, the film follows the story of a former cops inspector turned dance instructor who ends up being involved in a world of intrigue, threat, and deception. With an appealing and suspenseful plot, "Dancing Machine" showed to be an interesting mix of action, dance, and drama, keeping viewers on their toes from start to complete.

Plot Summary
The film starts with previous authorities inspector Alan Wolf (Alain Delon) finding solace and purpose in his brand-new profession as a dance trainer. In spite of leaving behind a highly successful profession in police, Alan is at peace with his choice, content with his newly found enthusiasm and thrilling his trainees with his excellent teaching. Quickly enough, he becomes taken with among his dance students, the lovely and skilled Léa (Tonya Kinzinger).

Nevertheless, life takes an unexpected turn when Alan's former life as a police returns to haunt him. The strange, wicked occasions start when the studio's owner, Fernand (Claude Brasseur), approaches Alan with an unusual request. Fernand claims that several dangers have been made versus his life and asks Alan to utilize his former abilities as a police inspector to find out the identity of his tormentor and help safeguard him.

Unwillingly, Alan accepts help Fernand, only to find himself sinking much deeper into a dangerous mystery that goes beyond mere threatening letters. As he investigates even more, Alan comes across a plot including stolen art work and a string of murders. As the threat intensifies, so too does Alan's relationship with Léa, who is revealed to be Fernand's child, bringing more issues into Alan's personal life as he makes every effort to keep their connection.

Character Development
Throughout the film, Alan's character is tested as he needs to balance his desire to focus on his brand-new life as a dance instructor with his inner voice to assist Fernand and unravel the ominous occasions surrounding the case. The duality of his character is artfully depicted, as Alan's status as a former police officer drives him to pursue justice, yet his love for dance and his progressing relationship with Léa make him wary of diving headfirst back into the unsafe world of authorities work.

As Alan works to solve the mystery, his growing bond with Léa is consistently challenged, producing a fascinating tension between their love story and the film's dark intrigue. Their romance adds depth to the story and supplies Alan with additional motivation to unwind the reality.

Action and Dance Sequences
"Dancing Machine" functions both remarkable action and lively dance series, keeping viewers entertained and engaged throughout. The film's fight scenes are skillfully choreographed and well-executed, showcasing Alan's expertise both as a former law enforcement officer and as a fearless lead character. Alternatively, the dance series are lively and captivating, providing a welcome contrast to the film's darker moments and offering a look into the world that Alan has actually come to treasure.

Conclusion
Overall, "Dancing Machine" is an exhilarating action film with a not likely yet amusing mix of aspects: dance, love, and suspense. The engaging plot, driven by a previous cops inspector's journey into the world of dance and his synchronised attempts to browse a dangerous and mystical criminal case, keep the viewer riveted from starting to end. The movie's exceptional efficiencies, especially from Alain Delon and Tonya Kinzinger, along with the well-executed action and dance series, make "Dancing Machine" a distinct and unforgettable cinematic experience.

Top Cast

  • Alain Delon (small)
    Alain Delon
    Alan Wolf
  • Claude Brasseur (small)
    Claude Brasseur
    L'Inspecteur Michel Eparvier
  • Patrick Dupond (small)
    Patrick Dupond
    Chico
  • Tonya Kinzinger (small)
    Tonya Kinzinger
    Daphné
  • Marina Saura (small)
    Marina Saura
    Ella Cebrian
  • Iñaki Aierra
    Moreno
  • Consuelo De Haviland (small)
    Consuelo De Haviland
    Liselotte Wagner
  • Etienne Chicot (small)
    Etienne Chicot
    Commissario divisionale Le Guellec
  • Paul-Loup Sulitzer
    l'uomo nella foto
  • Jacques Pisias (small)
    Jacques Pisias
    Karim
  • Marian Filali (small)
    Marian Filali
    la piccola ballerina