Drama ·Music ·Romance · United States of America · 1980 · 2h 9m

Nijinsky

Nijinsky poster
Director
Herbert Ross
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
Crew
Douglas Slocombe — Director of Photography William Reynolds — Editor Hugh Wheeler — Writer Romola Nijinsky — Writer Nora Kaye — Producer Stanley O'Toole — Producer
Tagline

Genius. Madman. Animal. God. 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.

Mood & Themes
jealousyballetmale homosexualitychoreographerballet russemental desintegrationgay theme
Key Collaborators
Herbert Ross Director Douglas Slocombe Director of Photography William Reynolds Editor Hugh Wheeler Writer Romola Nijinsky Writer Nora Kaye Producer Stanley O'Toole Producer Alan Barrett Costume Design
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