

Isadora
“The Life and Many Loves of the Most Exciting Woman of Our Time”
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.
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Isadora (1968) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-04-25
Top Cast
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Isadora Duncan
John Fraser
Roger
James Fox
Gordon Craig
Jason Robards
Paris Singer
Zvonimir Črnko
Sergei Essenin (as Ivan Tchenko)
Vladimir Leskovar
Bugatti (as Vladimir Leskovar)
Cynthia Harris
Mary Desti
Bessie Love
Mrs. Duncan
Tony Vogel
Raymond Duncan
Libby Glenn
Elizabeth Duncan
Ronnie Gilbert
Miss Chase
Wallas Eaton
Archer
Nicholas Pennell
Bedford
John Quentin
Pim
Christian Duvaleix
Armand
David Healy
Chicago Theatre Manager
Lucinda Chambers
Deirdre
Simon Lutton Davies
Patrick
Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles, California
Festival / Special Debut
April 27, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Karel Reisz
- Screenplay & Story
- Melvyn Bragg, Clive Exton
- Original Score
- Maurice Jarre, Anthony Bowles
- Original Title
- Isadora
- Country of Origin
- France, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Hakim, Paris Film Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Karel Reisz
Melvyn Bragg, Clive Exton, Sewell Stokes, Isadora Duncan
Maurice Jarre, Anthony Bowles
Larry Pizer
Tom Priestley
Robert Hakim, Raymond Hakim
Department Leadership Roster
Karel Reisz
Director
Melvyn Bragg
Screenplay
Clive Exton
Screenplay
Jocelyn Herbert
Production Design
Maurice Jarre
Original Music Composer
Anthony Bowles
Original Music Composer
Tom Priestley
Editor
Larry Pizer
Director of Photography
Robert Hakim
Producer
Raymond Hakim
Producer
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Isadora
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Isadora about?
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.
Who directed Isadora?
Isadora was directed by Karel Reisz.
Who stars in Isadora?
The principal cast of Isadora includes Vanessa Redgrave, John Fraser, James Fox, Jason Robards, Zvonimir Črnko.
When was Isadora released and how long is it?
Isadora was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 2h 11m.
Who composed the musical score for Isadora?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Isadora was composed by Maurice Jarre, Anthony Bowles.
Is Isadora based on a book or true story?
Isadora is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Sewell Stokes", Book: "Isadora Duncan".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Isadora?
Isadora holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).



















