Madonna: Truth or Dare (1991)

Documentary following singer Madonna on her controversial Blond Ambition tour in 1990.

Director:

Alek Keshishian

Stars:

Madonna, Donna DeLory, Niki Harris

2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Madonna	...	Herself
Donna DeLory	...	Herself - Vocals and Dancer (as Donna Delory)
Niki Harris	...	Herself - Vocals and Dancer (as Niki Harris)
Luis Camacho	...	Himself - Dancer
Oliver Crumes Jr.	...	Himself - Dancer (as Oliver Crumes)
Salim Gauwloos	...	Himself - Dancer
Jose Guitierez	...	Himself - Dancer
Kevin Alexander Stea	...	Himself - Dancer (as Kevin Stea)
Gabriel Trupin	...	Himself - Dancer
Carlton Wilborn	...	Himself - Dancer
Sharon Gault	...	Herself - Mama Make-up
Joanne Gair	...	Herself - Madonna's Make-up
Jai Winding	...	Himself - Keyboards
Jonathan Moffett	...	Himself - Drums
David C. Williams	...	Himself - Guitar (as David Williams)

Storyline

From the rain of Japan, through threats of arrest for 'public indecency' in Canada, and a birthday tribute to her father in Detroit, this documentary follows Madonna on her 1990 'Blond Ambition' concert tour. Filmed in black and white, with the concert pieces in glittering MTV color, it is an intimate look at the work of the music performer, from a prayer circle with the dancers before each performance to bed games with the dance troupe afterwards.

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Plot Keywords:

dancer | ambition | singer | sex | backstage | 

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Taglines:

Like you've never seen her before.

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Genres:

Documentary | Music

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong sexual dialogue and situations

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

24 May 1991 (USA)

Also Known As:

Truth or Dare

Filming Locations:

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Box Office

Budget:

$4,500,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$15,012,935 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Boy Toy, Miramax Films, Propaganda Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

120 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Black and White Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Three of the dancers featured in the film, Oliver Crumes Jr., Kevin Alexander Stea and Gabriel Trupin later filed a lawsuit against Madonna for invasion of privacy, fraud and deceit and intentional misrepresentation.

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Goofs

Supposedly the live footage is filmed in the United States (she even greets the audience by saying 'Alright America do you believe in love' but they zoom out so far that you can't see her lips moving). In the United States Madonna was wearing the ponytail. In all the live footage she has curled hair. This means the show was actually filmed in Europe (according to the credits, it was in Paris). There are several references to the live footage being filmed in America, especially Like a Virgin in Toronto and Keep it Together (the technical problems) in Los Angeles, even though that footage was also filmed in Paris.

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Quotes

Madonna: We shouldn't have any more sex. You should build an altar for me in home and worship it daily, and you call me collect!

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Crazy Credits

All through the end credits Madonna and her dancers' voices are heard getting ready for bed and after the credits are done Madonna is shown saying, "I'm just gonna push this button and the camera's gonna go off now. Ok?"

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Connections

References The Partridge Family (1970)

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Soundtracks

"Family Affair"
Written by Sly Stone (as Slyvester Stewart)
Mijac Music (adm. by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.)
Performed by Madonna

User Reviews

Excellent documentary

As a documentary, this movie is excellent. It takes us behind the scenes of one of the most successful and most elaborate music tours produced in recent times. We take a peek at Madonna's private life including her likes and dislikes, her friends, her hectic schedule, and her incredible ambition of staying at the top. But most importantly, we take a close look at how she influences everyone around her. Madonna fans, especially those that attended the Blond Ambition Tour, will really enjoy Truth or Dare.