Nijinsky
“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.
Top Cast
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Alan Bates
Sergei Diaghilev
George De La Pena
Vaslav Nijinsky
Leslie Browne
Romola de Pulsky
Carla Fracci
Tamara Karsavina
Ronald Pickup
Igor Stravinsky
Ronald Lacey
Leon Bakst
Jeremy Irons
Mikhail Fokine
Vernon Dobtcheff
Sergei Grigoriev
Janet Suzman
Emilia Marcus
Colin Blakely
Vassili
Siân Phillips
Lady Ripon
Frederick Jaeger
Gabriel Astruc
Alan Badel
Baron de Gunzburg
Anton Dolin
Maestro Cecchetti
Stephan Chase
Adolph Bolm
Hetty Baynes
Magda
Charles Kay
Argentine Ambassador
Tomaso Milian Jr.
Young Boy on Beach
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 20, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herbert Ross
- Screenplay & Story
- Hugh Wheeler, Romola Nijinsky
- Original Title
- Nijinsky
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Production Studios
- Hera Productions, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herbert Ross
Hugh Wheeler, Romola Nijinsky
Douglas Slocombe
William Reynolds
Harry Saltzman, Nora Kaye, Stanley O'Toole
Department Leadership Roster
Herbert Ross
Director
Hugh Wheeler
Writer
Romola Nijinsky
Writer
Nora Kaye
Producer
Stanley O'Toole
Producer
Douglas Slocombe
Director of Photography
William Reynolds
Editor
Alan Barrett
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nijinsky
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who stars in Nijinsky?
The principal cast of Nijinsky includes Alan Bates, George De La Pena, Leslie Browne, Carla Fracci, Ronald Pickup.
When was Nijinsky released and how long is it?
Nijinsky was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 2h 9m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Nijinsky?
Nijinsky holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).