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Valentino (1977)

R 128 min  -  Biography | Drama  -   7 September 1977 (France)
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In 1926 the tragic and untimely death of a silent screen actor caused female moviegoers to riot in the streets and in some cases to commit suicide - that actor was Rudolph Valentino... See full summary »

Director:

Ken Russell

Writers:

Ken Russell (screenplay), Mardik Martin (screenplay), and 2 more credits »

Stars:

Rudolf Nureyev, Leslie Caron and Michelle Phillips
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Rudolf Nureyev ...
Leslie Caron ...
Michelle Phillips ...
Carol Kane ...
Starlet
Felicity Kendal Felicity Kendal ...
June Mathis
Seymour Cassel ...
George Ullman
Huntz Hall Huntz Hall ...
Jesse Lasky
Alfred Marks Alfred Marks ...
Richard Rowland
David de Keyser David de Keyser ...
Linda Thorson Linda Thorson ...
Billie Streeter
Leland Palmer ...
Marjorie Tain
Lindsay Kemp Lindsay Kemp ...
Angus McBride
Peter Vaughan ...
Rory O'Neil
Anthony Dowell Anthony Dowell ...
Penelope Milford ...
Lorna Sinclair (as Penny Milford)
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Storyline

In 1926 the tragic and untimely death of a silent screen actor caused female moviegoers to riot in the streets and in some cases to commit suicide - that actor was Rudolph Valentino. Ballroom dancer Valentino manipulated his good looks and animal-like grace into a Hollywood career. His smouldering love making, tinged with a touch of masterful cruelty, expressed a sexuality which was at once both shocking and sensual. Written by Ørnås  

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Plot Keywords:

Actor | Death | Dancer | Riot | Love  | See more »

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In life he was a movie star, in death he became a legend.

Genres:

Biography | Drama

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Details

Country:

UK | USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

(France) See more »

Also Known As:

Ken Russell's Valentino See more »

Filming Locations:

Spain See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$5,000,000 (estimated)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

United Artists, Chartoff-Winkler Productions See more »
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Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color
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Trivia

"Romantic" co-stars Rudolf Nureyev and Michelle Phillips got along so poorly during the making of this film that they were reported to have engaged in an on-set slapping match during shooting of the love scenes. See more »

Connections

References The Son of the Sheik (1926) See more »

Soundtracks

"New Star in Heaven Tonight"
Sung by Richard Day-Lewis
Lyrics by J. Keirn Brennan, Irving Mills (uncredited)
Music by Jimmy McHugh (uncredited) See more »