White Nights
"Two men. Not soldiers. Not heroes. Just dancers. Willing to risk their lives for freedom-and each other."
Originally released in 1985. White Nights is a drama/thriller film. directed by Taylor Hackford. With a runtime of 2h 16m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Mikhail Baryshnikov, Gregory Hines, and Jerzy Skolimowski
Synopsis
After his plane crashes in Siberia, a Russian dancer, who defected to the West, is held prisoner in the Soviet Union. The KGB keeps him under watch and tries to convince him to become a dancer for the Kirov Academy of Ballet again. Determined to escape, he befriends a black American expatriate and his pregnant Russian wife, who agree to help him escape to the American Embassy.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 22, 1985
40 years ago
Runtime
2h 16m
136 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (138 votes)
Box Office
$42.2M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Mikhail Baryshnikov
as Nikolai 'Kolya' Rodchenko
Gregory Hines
as Raymond Greenwood
Jerzy Skolimowski
as Colonel Chaiko
Helen Mirren
as Galina Ivanova
Geraldine Page
as Anne Wyatt
Isabella Rossellini
as Darya Greenwood
John Glover
as Wynn Scott
Stefan Gryff
as Captain Kirigin
William Hootkins
as Chuck Malarek
Shane Rimmer
as Ambassador Larry Smith
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $42,160,849
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
- New Visions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is White Nights about?
After his plane crashes in Siberia, a Russian dancer, who defected to the West, is held prisoner in the Soviet Union. The KGB keeps him under watch and tries to convince him to become a dancer for ...
Who directed White Nights?
White Nights was directed by Taylor Hackford.
How long is White Nights?
White Nights has a runtime of 2 hours and 16 minutes (136 minutes total).
When was White Nights released?
White Nights was released on November 22, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in White Nights?
The main cast of White Nights includes Mikhail Baryshnikov, Gregory Hines, Jerzy Skolimowski, Helen Mirren, Geraldine Page.
Is White Nights worth watching?
White Nights has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 138 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.