Isadora(1968)
The Life and Many Loves of the Most Exciting Woman of Our Time
Isadora Synopsis
A biography of the dancer Isadora Duncan, the 1920s dancer who forever changed people's ideas of ballet. Her nude, semi-nude, and pro-Soviet dance projects as well as her attitudes on free love, debt, dress, and lifestyle shocked the public of her time.
Isadora (1968) is a drama, history and music film directed by Karel Reisz, released on September 14, 1968 with a runtime of 2h 11m. It stars Vanessa Redgrave, John Fraser, James Fox and Jason Robards. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 39 ratings.
- Director:
- Karel Reisz
- Writers:
- Melvyn Bragg, Clive Exton, Melvyn Bragg
- Producers:
- Raymond Hakim, Robert Hakim
- Cinematographer:
- Larry Pizer
- Composer:
- Maurice Jarre
- Production:
- Universal Pictures, Hakim, Paris Film Production
- Status:
- Released
Isadora (1968) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Isadora before you stream it.
Isadora Cast & Crew
Main cast
Vanessa Redgrave
as Isadora Duncan
John Fraser
as Roger
James Fox
as Gordon Craig
Jason Robards
as Paris Singer
Zvonimir Črnko
as Sergei Essenin (as Ivan Tchenko)
Vladimir Leskovar
as Bugatti (as Vladimir Leskovar)
Cynthia Harris
as Mary Desti
Bessie Love
as Mrs. Duncan
Tony Vogel
as Raymond Duncan
- Libby Glenn
Libby Glenn
as Elizabeth Duncan
- Ronnie Gilbert
Ronnie Gilbert
as Miss Chase
- Wallas Eaton
Wallas Eaton
as Archer
Key crew
Directed by Karel Reisz, written by Melvyn Bragg, Clive Exton and Melvyn Bragg, produced by Raymond Hakim and Robert Hakim.
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Isadora Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 39 ratings.
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Isadora – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Isadora online?
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Isadora (1968) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Isadora?
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The main cast of Isadora (1968) includes Vanessa Redgrave, John Fraser, James Fox, Jason Robards and Zvonimir Črnko. The film was directed by Karel Reisz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Isadora released?
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Isadora was released on September 14, 1968 and runs for 2h 11m.
Is Isadora worth watching?
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Isadora (1968) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 39 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, history and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Isadora?
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