White Nights(1985)
Two men. Not soldiers. Not heroes. Just dancers. Willing to risk their lives for freedom-and each other.
White Nights Synopsis
After his plane crashes in Siberia, a Russian dancer, who defected to the West, is held prisoner in the Soviet Union. The KGB keeps him under watch and tries to convince him to become a dancer for the Kirov Academy of Ballet again. Determined to escape, he befriends a black American expatriate and his pregnant Russian wife, who agree to help him escape to the American Embassy.
White Nights (1985) is a drama and thriller film directed by Taylor Hackford, released on November 22, 1985 with a runtime of 2h 16m. It stars Mikhail Baryshnikov, Gregory Hines, Jerzy Skolimowski and Helen Mirren. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 152 ratings.
- Director:
- Taylor Hackford
- Writers:
- Eric Hughes, James Goldman, James Goldman
- Producers:
- William S. Gilmore, Taylor Hackford
- Cinematographer:
- David Watkin
- Composer:
- Michel Colombier
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures, New Visions
- Revenue:
- $42,160,849
- Status:
- Released
White Nights (1985) Trailer
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White Nights Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mikhail Baryshnikov
as Nikolai 'Kolya' Rodchenko
Gregory Hines
as Raymond Greenwood
Jerzy Skolimowski
as Colonel Chaiko
Helen Mirren
as Galina Ivanova
Geraldine Page
as Anne Wyatt
Isabella Rossellini
as Darya Greenwood
John Glover
as Wynn Scott
Stefan Gryff
as Captain Kirigin
William Hootkins
as Chuck Malarek
Shane Rimmer
as Ambassador Larry Smith
Florence Faure
as Ballerina (Death)
- David Savile
David Savile
as Pilot
Key crew
Directed by Taylor Hackford, written by Eric Hughes, James Goldman and James Goldman, produced by William S. Gilmore and Taylor Hackford.
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White Nights Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 152 ratings.
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White Nights – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch White Nights online?
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White Nights (1985) is available to stream on Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in White Nights?
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The main cast of White Nights (1985) includes Mikhail Baryshnikov, Gregory Hines, Jerzy Skolimowski, Helen Mirren and Geraldine Page. The film was directed by Taylor Hackford. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was White Nights released?
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White Nights was released on November 22, 1985 and runs for 2h 16m.
Is White Nights worth watching?
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White Nights (1985) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 152 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for White Nights?
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