Nijinsky
"Genius. Madman. Animal. God. Nijinsky."
Originally released in 1980. Nijinsky is a drama/music film. directed by Herbert Ross. With a runtime of 2h 9m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Alan Bates, George De La Pena, and Leslie Browne
Synopsis
A ballet dancer struggles with his homosexuality and the increasing allure of a young ballerina who seeks to draw him away from his domineering lover.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 20, 1980
45 years ago
Runtime
2h 9m
129 minutes total
User Rating
4.8/10
Mixed (19 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Alan Bates
as Sergei Diaghilev
George De La Pena
as Vaslav Nijinsky
Leslie Browne
as Romola de Pulsky
Carla Fracci
as Tamara Karsavina
Ronald Pickup
as Igor Stravinsky
Ronald Lacey
as Leon Bakst
Jeremy Irons
as Mikhail Fokine
Vernon Dobtcheff
as Sergei Grigoriev
Janet Suzman
as Emilia Marcus
Colin Blakely
as Vassili
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Hera Productions
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nijinsky about?
A ballet dancer struggles with his homosexuality and the increasing allure of a young ballerina who seeks to draw him away from his domineering lover.
Who directed Nijinsky?
Nijinsky was directed by Herbert Ross.
How long is Nijinsky?
Nijinsky has a runtime of 2 hours and 9 minutes (129 minutes total).
When was Nijinsky released?
Nijinsky was released on March 20, 1980 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Nijinsky?
The main cast of Nijinsky includes Alan Bates, George De La Pena, Leslie Browne, Carla Fracci, Ronald Pickup.