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White Nights

PG-132h 16m1985Taylor Hackford
IMDb: 6.7/10Rotten: 50%Metacritic: 46/100
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"Two men. Not soldiers. Not heroes. Just dancers. Willing to risk their lives for freedom-and each other."

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.

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EscapeKgbTap DancingBalletAirplane CrashSiberiaEmigrantBolshoi Ballet

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Frequently asked questions

What is White Nights (1985) 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 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.

Who stars in White Nights?

White Nights stars Mikhail Baryshnikov (Nikolai 'Kolya' Rodchenko), Gregory Hines (Raymond Greenwood), Jerzy Skolimowski (Colonel Chaiko), Helen Mirren (Galina Ivanova), Geraldine Page (Anne Wyatt). The film was directed by Taylor Hackford.

How long is White Nights?

White Nights has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1985. It is rated PG-13.

Is White Nights worth watching?

White Nights holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 50. Fans of Drama, Thriller, Music are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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