“I’m Dancing as Fast as I Can” is a movie from 1982 directed by Jack Hofsiss. It tells the real-life story of Barbara Gordon, an Emmy-winning documentary filmmaker struggling with her Valium addiction. The all-star cast includes Jill Clayburgh as Barbara Gordon, Nicol Williamson as Derek Bauer, and Dianne Wiest as Julie Addison, among many others.
Where it Filmed?
The film was shot at Pomona College located at 333 N. College Way, Claremont, California, USA. The filming took place on May 4, 1981.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Roger Etienne | Waiter |
| Gregory Osborne | Passerby |
| Eleanor Zee | Emmy Presenter |
| John Shearin | Emmy Official |
| David Polk | Stage Manager |
| Joseph Maher | Doctor Kalman |
| Ann Weldon | Nurse |
| Ángel Ferreira | Delivery Boy |
| Jeffrey DeMunn | Doctor Roberts |
| Toni Kalem | Debby |
| Robert DoQui | Teddy |
| Daniel Stern | Jim |
| Richard Hamilton | Joe |
| Dan Hedaya | Doctor Klein |
| Margaret Ladd | Lara |
| Ebbe Roe Smith | Chet |
| Kathleen Widdoes | Doctor Rawlings |
| Erin Halligan | Denise |
| Beatrix Lynch | Patient |
| Eddy Donno | Orderly #1 |
| Glenn R. Wilder | Orderly #2 |
| Harold Jones | Orderly #3 |
| Andrew Winner | Greg Larson |
| Edward Betz | Assistant Editor |
| John Lithgow | Mr. Brunner |
| David Margulies | Walter Kress |
| Lara Cody | Newscaster |
| Wendy Cutler | Crew Member |
| Malcolm Groome | Talent Coordinator |
| DeVera Marcus | Therapist |
| Paul Willson | Patient |
| Andy Goldberg | Disc Jockey |
| Dennis Lee | Doctor #1 |
| Lawrence Sellars | Doctor #2 |
| Jordan Derwin | Doctor #3 |
| Gloria Irizarry | Patient |
| Kelly | Woman Crossing Street (uncredited) |
| Tom Lancaster | Emmy Awards Page (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The lead star of the film, Jill Clayburgh, and the scriptwriter, David Rabe, were married when this movie was made and released. Rabe specifically adapted Barbara Gordon’s autobiographical memoir for his wife.
- The movie was featured in another project titled “I’m Dancing as Fast as I Can” in the year 2011.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Pomona College – 333 N. College Way, Claremont, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0977461
- Longitude: -117.711806
- Place ID: ChIJRbagpr8xw4ARfqchaG3HTY0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 333 N College Way, Claremont, CA 91711, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
