
A Horse Called Nijinsky
Synopsis
Documentary, narrated by Orson Welles, about the legendary race horse Nijinsky, one of the greatest and most successful race horses in history and after his retirement from the racetrack in 1970 an important sire of thoroughbred horses.
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January 1, 1970
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jo Durden-Smith
- Screenplay & Story
- Jo Durden-Smith
- Original Title
- A Horse Called Nijinsky
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 55m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jo Durden-Smith
Jo Durden-Smith
Brian Grainger, Clive Tickner, William Brayne, Harry Hart, Gareth Haywood, Ivan Strasburg, Nicholas D. Knowland, Charles Stewart
Ted Hooker
Tom Parkinson
Department Leadership Roster
Brian Grainger
Director of Photography
Jo Durden-Smith
Writer
Tom Parkinson
Producer
Clive Tickner
Director of Photography
William Brayne
Director of Photography
Harry Hart
Director of Photography
Gareth Haywood
Director of Photography
Ivan Strasburg
Director of Photography
Nicholas D. Knowland
Director of Photography
Charles Stewart
Director of Photography
Ted Hooker
Editor
Jo Durden-Smith
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Horse Called Nijinsky
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What is A Horse Called Nijinsky about?
Documentary, narrated by Orson Welles, about the legendary race horse Nijinsky, one of the greatest and most successful race horses in history and after his retirement from the racetrack in 1970 an important sire of thoroughbred horses.
Who directed A Horse Called Nijinsky?
A Horse Called Nijinsky was directed by Jo Durden-Smith.
Who stars in A Horse Called Nijinsky?
The principal cast of A Horse Called Nijinsky includes Orson Welles, Nijinsky.
When was A Horse Called Nijinsky released and how long is it?
A Horse Called Nijinsky was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 55m.




















