Rent Isadora (1968)
3.6 of 5 from 60 ratings
2h 11min
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- Synopsis:
Isadora Duncan was the most iconic free-style dancer of the twentieth century who courted both admiration and scandal in equal measure. Her unique style of dancing made her the guests of King's, Queen's, nobility and Russian revolutionaries, ultimately making her the 'peoples' dancer'. But her Bohemian lifestyle and unorthodox morality led to a personal life that was marred by misunderstanding, tragedy and ultimately her own untimely death. Vanessa Redgrave in a stunning portrayal of Isadora Duncan who burns her parents' marriage license as a little girl and pledges her life to 'Beauty and Art". Whirls her genius for dance and free spirit causes a sensation across Europe, her naive, effervescent radiance leads to an almost accidental succession of lovers in Gordon Craig (James Fox), Paris Singer (Jason Robards) and Sergei Essenin (Ivan Tchenko). As she sips champagne and dictates her memoirs at the Negresco Hotel in Nice, Isadora reflects upon a life and art that were anything but conventional... - Actors:
- Vanessa Redgrave, James Fox, Jason Robards, John Fraser, Zvonimir Crnko, Vladimir Leskovar, Cynthia Harris, Bessie Love, Tony Vogel, Libby Glenn, Ronnie Gilbert, Wallas Eaton, Nicholas Pennell, John Quentin, Christian Duvaleix
- Directors:
- Karel Reisz
- Producers:
- Raymond Hakim, Robert Hakim
- Writers:
- Melvyn Bragg, Clive Exton, Sewell Stokes, Margaret Drabble
- Others:
- Ruth Myers, Terry Rawlings
- Studio:
- Odeon
- Genres:
- Drama, Music & Musicals, Romance
- Collections:
- Acting Up: British Actresses at the Oscars, Acting Up: Top 10 Performances At Cannes, Dancing Queens: Guide to the Musical Films That'll, Getting to Know: Vanessa Redgrave, Memory Lane: Films Set in 1920s, Top 10 Czech Films, Top Films of 1968
- Awards:
- BBFC:
- Release Date:
- Not available for rental
- Run Time:
- 131 minutes
- Languages:
- English
- Aspect Ratio:
- Widescreen 1.66:1
- Colour:
- Colour
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Reviews (1) of Isadora
A Superb Film - Isadora review by Cato
Almost 50 years old, but not showing it's age, this is a wonderful film of someone who was very important in the history of dancing. Made by one of our finest directors, Karel Reisz, the lead part is from Vanessa Redgrave, who throws all she has into this great film. A fascinating offering of an earlier time in the arts.
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