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Dancers (1987)

PG | | Comedy, Drama, Musical | 9 October 1987 (USA)
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A successful aging dancer takes a young female protegee.

Director:

Herbert Ross

Writer:

Sarah Kernochan

Stars:

Mikhail Baryshnikov, Alessandra Ferri, Leslie Browne | See full cast & crew »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Mikhail Baryshnikov ... Tony
Alessandra Ferri ... Francesca
Leslie Browne ... Nadine
Tommy Rall ... Patrick (as Thomas Rall)
Lynn Seymour Lynn Seymour ... Muriel
Victor Barbee Victor Barbee ... Wade
Julie Kent Julie Kent ... Lisa
Mariangela Melato ... Contessa
Leandro Amato Leandro Amato ... Paolo
Gianmarco Tognazzi Gianmarco Tognazzi ... Guido
Desmond Kelly Desmond Kelly ... Duke of Courland
Chrisa Keramidas Chrisa Keramidas ... Bathilde
Amy Werba Amy Werba ... Interviewer
Jack Brodsky Jack Brodsky ... Jack
Robert Argand Robert Argand ... Impressario
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Storyline

A successful aging dancer takes a young female protegee.

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ballet | independent film | See All (2) »

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Comedy | Drama | Musical

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

9 October 1987 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Giselle See more »

Filming Locations:

Bari, Apulia, Italy
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Box Office

Gross USA:

$1,190,416
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Golan-Globus Productions, Hera/Baryshnikov Productions See more »
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Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color
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Trivia

One of two cinema movies first released in the year of 1987 that were directed by director Herbert Ross. The films are Dancers (1987) and The Secret of My Succe$s (1987). See more »

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Referenced in Kicking and Screaming (1995) See more »

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Giselle
Written by Adolphe Adam
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Dancers is in my top 10 all-time favorite movies watched
9 January 2011 | by kinochick – See all my reviews

Every time I watch "Dancers," I'm on a high for days. This movie is a delight to watch from beginning to end. You don't even mind watching the credits as they are being underscored by highlights of Baryshnikov's dancing. The props and scenery are superb, and it certainly is an extra bonus when the dancers and supporting characters are very attractive. While the dialog may be fluffy at times, it accents the ballet's story line nicely and is a perfect match to the overall mood of the movie. Dancers is easily in the all-time favorite top 10 movies I have ever watched, and I hope it will be released on DVD soon.
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