Roseland (1977)

A trio of bittersweet romances set in New York's famous Roseland ballroom: 1) a widow (Teresa Wright) returns to the ballroom where she and her late husband had the happiest moments of their lives. 2) a gigolo (Christopher Walken) lives off a rich widow (Joan Copeland) while involved with two other women (Geraldine Chaplin, Helen Gallagher) but won't commit to any of them. 3) an older woman (Lilia Skala) commits to winning a dance contest even though it might be injurious to her health. Directed by James Ivory (HOWARDS END). A very well done but very depressing movie that looks at the dreams people hold on to even if they're unlikely to ever happen. With the exception of Christopher Walken's gigolo and Geraldine Chaplin's divorcee, the characters  are all past their prime and there's a sad desperation about their illusions. Only Gallagher's cynical dance instructor seems to have a foot grounded in reality. With Lou Jacobi, Conrad Janis and David Thomas.