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White Nights (1985) 6.5
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Reviews: 38 user | 12 critic | 10 from Metacritic.com An expatriate Russian dancer is on a plane forced to land on Soviet territory. He is taken to an apartment in which a black American who has married a Russian woman lives with her. He is to... See full summary » Director:Taylor Hackford |
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Raymond Greenwood
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Anne Wyatt
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Wynn Scott
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Captain Kirigin
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Chuck Malarek
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Ambassador Larry Smith
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Ballerina (Death)
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An expatriate Russian dancer is on a plane forced to land on Soviet territory. He is taken to an apartment in which a black American who has married a Russian woman lives with her. He is to become a dancer for the Bolshoi again, but he wishes to escape, but can he trust the American? Written by John Vogel <jlvogel@comcast.net>
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Two men. Not soldiers. Not heroes. Just dancers. Willing to risk their lives for freedom-and each other. See more »Genres:
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Country:
USARelease Date:
6 December 1985 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Sol de medianoche See more »Box Office
Gross:
$13,046,465 (USA)Company Credits
Production Co:
Columbia Pictures Corporation, Delphi IV Productions, New Visions Pictures See more »
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Color (Metrocolor)Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1
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Colonel Chaiko: [beat] Later. I'm busy.
Captain Kirigin: But sir ...
Colonel Chaiko: [raising his voice] Captain Kirigin, can't you see I'm busy?
Captain Kirigin: [smiles knowingly at Raymond] Very well, Colonel.
[beat]
Captain Kirigin: Later.
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Written by Robert Plant, Robbie Blunt, and Jezz Woodroffe
Produced by Robert Plant and Benji Le Fevre (as Benji Lefevre)
Performed by Robert Plant
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Mikhail Baryshnikov reportedly was insistent with the film's producers that gramatically-correct Russian be spoken in the film instead of the often nonsensical hybrid often used in American motion pictures. Baryshinkov also did a scene in the film where he spoke French - in real life, it was his second language. See more »Goofs
When they are beginning their escape, Daria replaces the argument tape with the apology tape. When the tape reaches the end and flips back, playing the apology again, you see a shadow cross the player as a person hits stop and reverse on the player. See more »Quotes
Captain Kirigin: Colonel, there's something I think you should hearColonel Chaiko: [beat] Later. I'm busy.
Captain Kirigin: But sir ...
Colonel Chaiko: [raising his voice] Captain Kirigin, can't you see I'm busy?
Captain Kirigin: [smiles knowingly at Raymond] Very well, Colonel.
[beat]
Captain Kirigin: Later.
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Connections
Referenced in Mystery Science Theater 3000: San Francisco International (1994) See more »Soundtracks
Far PostWritten by Robert Plant, Robbie Blunt, and Jezz Woodroffe
Produced by Robert Plant and Benji Le Fevre (as Benji Lefevre)
Performed by Robert Plant
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The two giant and opposing nations of the Cold War, Russia and the United States of America, are represented through the protagonists of "White Nights". Gregory Hines and Mikhail Baryshnikov are two superb dancers who act in the film, and delight the viewer through artistic communication. The emotion evoked by their performances is unparalleled; feelings of despair, frustration, anger and desire for freedom are all present in their body-language. The title of the film refers to a natural occurrence, present in northern Russia: The White Nights are a phenomenon which lasts a few weeks between Spring and Summer. During this time, there is light for most the night; after sunset and during twilight, it looks white and clear... a white night. This film is truly worth watching, I own it and am glad. Not only does it possess a grand artistic value, but also a great story from a historical period in which one's life was completely controlled by political agreements. It is in this Orwellian society, that human values arise and struggle for survival... do not miss it!