Dance with a Stranger (Original title)Ruth Ellis (Alternative title)
Date: 01 March 1985 (Release)Country: United KingdomDirector: Mike Newell
Synopsis: Drama based on the story of Ruth Ellis, the last woman to be hanged in Britain after being convicted of killing her lover.
Genres: Biopic, Crime, Historical drama
Subject: Ellis, Ruth (1927-1955)
Releases
Date: 01 March 1985not specifiedRelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Sound - StereoRuntime: 102 mins Length: 9189 FeetDialogue (original): English
Date: April 2018Country: United KingdomRelease type: InternetFormat: not specified - Colour - SoundRuntime: 96 mins Dialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: BFIPlayer
Title: British Film, Stage, and Television Performance: Training...Author: ZUCKER, Carole Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: ..."Praxis, and Culture". Miranda Richardson talks about her training and career, focusing on DANCE WITH STRANGER and TOM AND VIV.
In: TV Times v148 n3 16 Jan 1992 Page: 9
Title: Fatal passion of Ruth EllisAuthor: FARRUGIA, Jo Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Background article to film.
In: Sight and Sound v2 n3 July 1992 Page: 60
Title: [Sight and Sound - v2 n3 July 1992: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Video note
In: The Listener v123 n3168 7 Jun 1990 Page: 34
Title: Time bendsArticle type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: The Listener v119 n3051 25 Feb 1988 Page: 27
Title: [The Listener - v119 n3051 25 Feb 1988: no known title]Language: English
In: Filmfaust n51 Feb/Mar 1986 Page: 20
Title: [Filmfaust - n51 Feb/Mar 1986: no known title]Language: German
In: British National Film and Video Catalogue v23 1985
Title: [British National Film & Video Catalogue - v23 1985: no known title]Language: English
In: City Limits n177 22 Feb 1985 Pages: 10-12
Title: [City Limits - n177 22 Feb 1985: no known title]Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with producer Roger Randall-Cutler and director Mike Newell on the life of Ruth Ellis, and the making of the film.
In: Photoplay v36 n4 April 1985 Pages: 56-57
Title: [Photoplay - v36 n4 April 1985: no known title]Language: English
In: Screen International n500 8 Jun 1985 Page: 14
Title: [Screen International - n500 8 Jun 1985: no known title]Language: English
Description: Report on the marketing strategy for the film.
In: Screen International n480 19 Jan 1985 Page: 22
Title: [Screen International - n480 19 Jan 1985: no known title]Language: English
In: Stills n17 March 1985 Pages: 60-61
Title: [Stills - n17 March 1985: no known title]Language: English
In: Films and Filming n365 February 1985 Page: 33
Title: [Films and Filming - n365 February 1985: no known title]Language: English
In: Cinéma n318 June 1985 Page: 32
Title: Quinzaine des réalisateursAuthor: BLANCHET, Christian Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
Description: Reviewed at Cannes 1985.
In: Positif n296 October 1985 Page: 73
Title: [Positif - n296 October 1985: no known title]Language: French
In: Screen International n485 23 Feb 1985 Page: 30
Title: [Screen International - n485 23 Feb 1985: no known title]Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with director Mike Newell.
In: Télérama n1860 4 Sep 1985 Pages: 16-18
Title: [Télérama - n1860 4 Sep 1985: no known title]Article type: InterviewLanguage: French
Description: Review and interview with Mike Newell.
In: American Film v10 n9 Jul/Aug 1985 Page: 71
Title: [American Film - v10 n9 Jul/Aug 1985: no known title]Language: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v288 n9 6 Aug 1985 Page: 3, 30
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v288 n9 6 Aug 1985: no known title]Language: English
In: Time Out n757 21 Feb 1985 Pages: 16-19, 21
Title: [Time Out - n757 21 Feb 1985: no known title]Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Background article on the life of Ruth Ellis
In: Time Out n770 23 May 1985 Page: 5
Title: [Time Out - n770 23 May 1985: no known title]Language: English
Description: Letter from UK Film Distributors in reply to the letter from the programmers of the Ritzy and Rio Cinemas in Time Out 09/05/1985.
In: Cahiers du Cinéma n375 September 1985 Pages: 64-65
Title: [Cahiers du Cinéma - n375 September 1985: no known title]Language: French
In: Time Out n758 28 Feb 1985 Page: 33
Title: [Time Out - n758 28 Feb 1985: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Caption review
In: The Listener v113 n2899 7 Mar 1985 Page: 33
Title: [The Listener - v113 n2899 7 Mar 1985: no known title]Language: English
In: Cinématographe n113 September 1985 Page: 48
Title: [Cinématographe - n113 September 1985: no known title]Language: French
In: AIP & Co n64 March 1985 Pages: 24-25
Title: [AIP & Co - n64 March 1985: no known title]Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Mike Newell talks about the sexual hypocrisy of 1950s Britain as illustrated by the story of Ruth Ellis.
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v52 n614 March 1985 Page: 168
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v52 n614 March 1985: no known title]Language: English
Description: Discussion of the ideas of class, love and freedom in the film.
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v52 n614 March 1985 Pages: 82-83
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v52 n614 March 1985: no known title]Language: English
In: Variety 13 Mar 1985 Page: 14
Title: [Variety - 13 Mar 1985: no known title]Language: English
In: La Revue du Cinéma/Image et Son n408 September 1985 Pages: 38-40
Title: [ La Revue du Cinéma/Image et Son - n408 September 1985: no known title]Article type: InterviewLanguage: French
Description: Interview with director
In: Time Out n768 9 May 1985 Page: 5
Title: [Time Out - n768 9 May 1985: no known title]Language: English
Description: Letter from the programmers of the Ritzy and Rio cinemas complaining about the withdrawal of this film by UK Film Distributors from their cinemas, as they has independently booked supporting features to be screened with the film.
In: Films v5 n2 February 1985 Pages: 21-22
Title: [Films - v5 n2 February 1985: no known title]Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Miranda Richardson
In: City Limits n178 1 Mar 1985 Page: 23
Title: [City Limits - n178 1 Mar 1985: no known title]Language: English
In: Screen International n439 31 Mar 1984 Page: 22
Title: [Screen International - n439 31 Mar 1984: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits.
In: Broadcast 28 Sep 1984 Page: 15
Title: [Broadcast - 28 Sep 1984: no known title]Language: English
Description: Samuel Goldwyn Co. to handle release in USA.
In: Screen International n464 22 Sep 1984 Page: 1
Title: [Screen International - n464 22 Sep 1984: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Note on release plans
In: The Hollywood Reporter v282 n4 22 May 1984 Page: 19
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v282 n4 22 May 1984: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits.
In: Sight and Sound v54 n1 Winter 1984/85 Page: 62
Title: [Sight and Sound - v54 n1 Winter 1984/85: no known title]Language: English
In: Screen International n469 27 Oct 1984 Page: 234
Title: [Screen International - n469 27 Oct 1984: no known title]Article type: Prod. ReportLanguage: English
Description: Production report
In: Screen International n413 24 Sep 1983 Page: 1
Title: [Screen International - n413 24 Sep 1983: no known title]Language: English
Author: COOK, Pam Pages: xiii, 246 p.
Title: British cinema in the 1980s: issues and themes
Author: Hill, John Pages: ix-xiv, 261p.
Title: Cinematic uses of the past
Author: LANDY, Marcia Pages: v-ix, 301p.
Title: English cinema and cultural identity under Thatcherism
Author: HAEFFNER, Nicholas Pages: 265 p.
Description: Thesis (PhD) in Media and Cultural Studies-University of Sussex, [ca.1995].
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(13)
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Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 9252 FeetBFI identifier: C-530476
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Description: Digital BetacamDuration: 95.23 minutesLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-1564938
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Description: DVDLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-1569460
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 9258 FeetBFI identifier: C-1166693
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedStock date: 1984BFI identifier: N-354246
Status: Viewing - Access to film print is subject to clearance (servicing required)
Digital materials(3)
Description: MOVDuration: 01:37:50 minutesV210 - TX date: 1985-03-01BFI identifier: N-723244
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file
Description: MOV - LTO5ProRes 422 (HQ) - TX date: 1985-03-01BFI identifier: N-723245
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file
Description: MOV - LTO5ProRes 422 (HQ) - TX date: 1985-03-01BFI identifier: N-723245-2
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file
Video materials(5)
Description: Digital BetacamDuration: 95.23 minutesLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-1564938
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Description: DVDLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-1569460
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Description: Digital BetacamDuration: 96.31 minutesLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-1564930
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape
Description: VHS cassetteBFI identifier: C-605892
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: Digital BetacamBFI identifier: N-376422
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape
Film materials(5)
Description: 35mm Sound: SoundBFI identifier: N-179217
Status: Master
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 9205 FeetBFI identifier: C-918232
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 9252 FeetBFI identifier: C-530476
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 9258 FeetBFI identifier: C-1166693
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedStock date: 1984BFI identifier: N-354246
Status: Viewing - Access to film print is subject to clearance (servicing required)
Date: 01 March 1985 (Release)Country: United KingdomDirector: Mike Newell
Synopsis: Drama based on the story of Ruth Ellis, the last woman to be hanged in Britain after being convicted of killing her lover.
Genres: Biopic, Crime, Historical drama
Subject: Ellis, Ruth (1927-1955)
Releases
Date: 01 March 1985not specifiedRelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Sound - StereoRuntime: 102 mins Length: 9189 FeetDialogue (original): English
Date: April 2018Country: United KingdomRelease type: InternetFormat: not specified - Colour - SoundRuntime: 96 mins Dialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: BFIPlayer
Credits
(32)
Production Company: First Film Company, Production Company: Goldcrest Films and Television, In association with: National Film Finance Corporation, Film Four International, Financial assistance from: National Film Development Corporation, The Shooting Lodge, Producer: Roger Randall-Cutler, Associate Producer: Paul Cowan, Production Co-ordinator: Laura Julian, Location Manager: Allan James, Production Assistant: Harriet Fenner, Assistant Director: Micky Finch, Assistant Director: Fraser Copp, Assistant Director: Tony Aherne, Screenplay: Shelagh Delaney, Director of Photography: Peter Hannan, Camera Operator: Bob Smith, Editor: Mick Audsley, Production Designer: Andrew Mollo, Art Director: Adrian Smith, Production Illustrator: Jim Stanes, Costumes: Pip Newbery, Assistant wardrobe: Mary Ellis, Make-up Supervisor: Pat Hay, Make-up: Carol Devine, Titles: National Screen Service Ltd., Music: Richard Hartley, Sound Recording: Ken Weston, Sound Re-recording: Peter Maxwell, Sound Editor: George Akers, Stunt Co-ordinator: Jim Dowdall
Cast
(28)
Miranda Richardson (Ruth Ellis), Rupert Everett (David Blakely), Ian Holm (Desmond Cussen), Matthew Carroll (Andy), Tom Chadbon (Anthony Findlater), Jane Bertish (Carole Findlater), David Troughton (Cliff Davis), Paul Mooney (Clive Gunnel), Stratford Johns (Morrie Conley), Joanne Whalley (Christine), Susan Kyd (Barbara), Lesley Manville (Maryanne), Sallie Anne Field (Claudette), David Beale (man in 'Little Club'), Martin Murphy (Roy), Tracy Louise Ward (girl with David Blakely), Michael Jenn (Wilf), Alan Thompson (Ralph), Nicholas Mcardle (landlord, country pub), Miki Iveria (landlady), Lizzie Mckenzie (woman in launderette), Ian Hurley (1st policeman), Charles Cork (2nd policeman), Patrick Field (builder), Colin Rix (landlord, 'Magdala'), Tony Mathews (customer, 'Magdala'), Charon Bourke (ballroom singer), Elizabeth Newell (baby)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(40)
In: CineAction! n44 July 1997 Pages: 48-57Title: British Film, Stage, and Television Performance: Training...Author: ZUCKER, Carole Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: ..."Praxis, and Culture". Miranda Richardson talks about her training and career, focusing on DANCE WITH STRANGER and TOM AND VIV.
In: TV Times v148 n3 16 Jan 1992 Page: 9
Title: Fatal passion of Ruth EllisAuthor: FARRUGIA, Jo Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Background article to film.
In: Sight and Sound v2 n3 July 1992 Page: 60
Title: [Sight and Sound - v2 n3 July 1992: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Video note
In: The Listener v123 n3168 7 Jun 1990 Page: 34
Title: Time bendsArticle type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: The Listener v119 n3051 25 Feb 1988 Page: 27
Title: [The Listener - v119 n3051 25 Feb 1988: no known title]Language: English
In: Filmfaust n51 Feb/Mar 1986 Page: 20
Title: [Filmfaust - n51 Feb/Mar 1986: no known title]Language: German
In: British National Film and Video Catalogue v23 1985
Title: [British National Film & Video Catalogue - v23 1985: no known title]Language: English
In: City Limits n177 22 Feb 1985 Pages: 10-12
Title: [City Limits - n177 22 Feb 1985: no known title]Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with producer Roger Randall-Cutler and director Mike Newell on the life of Ruth Ellis, and the making of the film.
In: Photoplay v36 n4 April 1985 Pages: 56-57
Title: [Photoplay - v36 n4 April 1985: no known title]Language: English
In: Screen International n500 8 Jun 1985 Page: 14
Title: [Screen International - n500 8 Jun 1985: no known title]Language: English
Description: Report on the marketing strategy for the film.
In: Screen International n480 19 Jan 1985 Page: 22
Title: [Screen International - n480 19 Jan 1985: no known title]Language: English
In: Stills n17 March 1985 Pages: 60-61
Title: [Stills - n17 March 1985: no known title]Language: English
In: Films and Filming n365 February 1985 Page: 33
Title: [Films and Filming - n365 February 1985: no known title]Language: English
In: Cinéma n318 June 1985 Page: 32
Title: Quinzaine des réalisateursAuthor: BLANCHET, Christian Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
Description: Reviewed at Cannes 1985.
In: Positif n296 October 1985 Page: 73
Title: [Positif - n296 October 1985: no known title]Language: French
In: Screen International n485 23 Feb 1985 Page: 30
Title: [Screen International - n485 23 Feb 1985: no known title]Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with director Mike Newell.
In: Télérama n1860 4 Sep 1985 Pages: 16-18
Title: [Télérama - n1860 4 Sep 1985: no known title]Article type: InterviewLanguage: French
Description: Review and interview with Mike Newell.
In: American Film v10 n9 Jul/Aug 1985 Page: 71
Title: [American Film - v10 n9 Jul/Aug 1985: no known title]Language: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v288 n9 6 Aug 1985 Page: 3, 30
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v288 n9 6 Aug 1985: no known title]Language: English
In: Time Out n757 21 Feb 1985 Pages: 16-19, 21
Title: [Time Out - n757 21 Feb 1985: no known title]Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Background article on the life of Ruth Ellis
In: Time Out n770 23 May 1985 Page: 5
Title: [Time Out - n770 23 May 1985: no known title]Language: English
Description: Letter from UK Film Distributors in reply to the letter from the programmers of the Ritzy and Rio Cinemas in Time Out 09/05/1985.
In: Cahiers du Cinéma n375 September 1985 Pages: 64-65
Title: [Cahiers du Cinéma - n375 September 1985: no known title]Language: French
In: Time Out n758 28 Feb 1985 Page: 33
Title: [Time Out - n758 28 Feb 1985: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Caption review
In: The Listener v113 n2899 7 Mar 1985 Page: 33
Title: [The Listener - v113 n2899 7 Mar 1985: no known title]Language: English
In: Cinématographe n113 September 1985 Page: 48
Title: [Cinématographe - n113 September 1985: no known title]Language: French
In: AIP & Co n64 March 1985 Pages: 24-25
Title: [AIP & Co - n64 March 1985: no known title]Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Mike Newell talks about the sexual hypocrisy of 1950s Britain as illustrated by the story of Ruth Ellis.
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v52 n614 March 1985 Page: 168
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v52 n614 March 1985: no known title]Language: English
Description: Discussion of the ideas of class, love and freedom in the film.
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v52 n614 March 1985 Pages: 82-83
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v52 n614 March 1985: no known title]Language: English
In: Variety 13 Mar 1985 Page: 14
Title: [Variety - 13 Mar 1985: no known title]Language: English
In: La Revue du Cinéma/Image et Son n408 September 1985 Pages: 38-40
Title: [ La Revue du Cinéma/Image et Son - n408 September 1985: no known title]Article type: InterviewLanguage: French
Description: Interview with director
In: Time Out n768 9 May 1985 Page: 5
Title: [Time Out - n768 9 May 1985: no known title]Language: English
Description: Letter from the programmers of the Ritzy and Rio cinemas complaining about the withdrawal of this film by UK Film Distributors from their cinemas, as they has independently booked supporting features to be screened with the film.
In: Films v5 n2 February 1985 Pages: 21-22
Title: [Films - v5 n2 February 1985: no known title]Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Miranda Richardson
In: City Limits n178 1 Mar 1985 Page: 23
Title: [City Limits - n178 1 Mar 1985: no known title]Language: English
In: Screen International n439 31 Mar 1984 Page: 22
Title: [Screen International - n439 31 Mar 1984: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits.
In: Broadcast 28 Sep 1984 Page: 15
Title: [Broadcast - 28 Sep 1984: no known title]Language: English
Description: Samuel Goldwyn Co. to handle release in USA.
In: Screen International n464 22 Sep 1984 Page: 1
Title: [Screen International - n464 22 Sep 1984: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Note on release plans
In: The Hollywood Reporter v282 n4 22 May 1984 Page: 19
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v282 n4 22 May 1984: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits.
In: Sight and Sound v54 n1 Winter 1984/85 Page: 62
Title: [Sight and Sound - v54 n1 Winter 1984/85: no known title]Language: English
In: Screen International n469 27 Oct 1984 Page: 234
Title: [Screen International - n469 27 Oct 1984: no known title]Article type: Prod. ReportLanguage: English
Description: Production report
In: Screen International n413 24 Sep 1983 Page: 1
Title: [Screen International - n413 24 Sep 1983: no known title]Language: English
Books held in BFI Reuben Library
(4)
Title: Screening the past: memory and nostalgia in cinemaAuthor: COOK, Pam Pages: xiii, 246 p.
Title: British cinema in the 1980s: issues and themes
Author: Hill, John Pages: ix-xiv, 261p.
Title: Cinematic uses of the past
Author: LANDY, Marcia Pages: v-ix, 301p.
Title: English cinema and cultural identity under Thatcherism
Author: HAEFFNER, Nicholas Pages: 265 p.
Description: Thesis (PhD) in Media and Cultural Studies-University of Sussex, [ca.1995].
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(13)
Accessible materials to view(5)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 9252 FeetBFI identifier: C-530476
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Description: Digital BetacamDuration: 95.23 minutesLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-1564938
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Description: DVDLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-1569460
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 9258 FeetBFI identifier: C-1166693
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedStock date: 1984BFI identifier: N-354246
Status: Viewing - Access to film print is subject to clearance (servicing required)
Digital materials(3)
Description: MOVDuration: 01:37:50 minutesV210 - TX date: 1985-03-01BFI identifier: N-723244
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file
Description: MOV - LTO5ProRes 422 (HQ) - TX date: 1985-03-01BFI identifier: N-723245
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file
Description: MOV - LTO5ProRes 422 (HQ) - TX date: 1985-03-01BFI identifier: N-723245-2
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file
Video materials(5)
Description: Digital BetacamDuration: 95.23 minutesLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-1564938
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Description: DVDLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-1569460
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Description: Digital BetacamDuration: 96.31 minutesLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-1564930
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape
Description: VHS cassetteBFI identifier: C-605892
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: Digital BetacamBFI identifier: N-376422
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape
Film materials(5)
Description: 35mm Sound: SoundBFI identifier: N-179217
Status: Master
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 9205 FeetBFI identifier: C-918232
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 9252 FeetBFI identifier: C-530476
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 9258 FeetBFI identifier: C-1166693
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedStock date: 1984BFI identifier: N-354246
Status: Viewing - Access to film print is subject to clearance (servicing required)