Nijinsky(1980)
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Nijinsky 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.
Nijinsky (1980) is a drama, music and romance film directed by Herbert Ross, released on March 20, 1980 with a runtime of 2h 9m. It stars Alan Bates, George De La Pena, Leslie Browne and Carla Fracci. Viewers rate it 4.9 out of 10 across 20 ratings.
- Director:
- Herbert Ross
- Writers:
- Romola Nijinsky, Hugh Wheeler
- Producers:
- Nora Kaye, Stanley O'Toole
- Cinematographer:
- Douglas Slocombe
- Production:
- Hera Productions, Paramount Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Nijinsky Cast & Crew
Main 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
Siân Phillips
as Lady Ripon
Frederick Jaeger
as Gabriel Astruc
Key crew
Directed by Herbert Ross, written by Romola Nijinsky and Hugh Wheeler, produced by Nora Kaye and Stanley O'Toole.
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Nijinsky Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.9/10 from 20 ratings.
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Nijinsky – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Nijinsky online?
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Nijinsky (1980) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Nijinsky?
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The main cast of Nijinsky (1980) includes Alan Bates, George De La Pena, Leslie Browne, Carla Fracci and Ronald Pickup. The film was directed by Herbert Ross. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Nijinsky released?
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Nijinsky was released on March 20, 1980 and runs for 2h 9m.
Is Nijinsky worth watching?
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Nijinsky (1980) holds an average rating of 4.9 out of 10 from 20 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, music and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.