Isadora (1968)
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- M/PG
- 2h 11min
- Biography, Drama
- 20 Jun 1969 (France)
- Movie
A biography of the 1920s dancer Isadora Duncan, who forever changed people's ideas of ballet. Her nude, semi-nude, and pro-Soviet dance projects as well as her attitude and lifestyle shocked the public of her time.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 3 wins & 5 nominations.
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| Vanessa Redgrave | ... |
Isadora
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| John Fraser | ... |
Roger
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| James Fox | ... |
Craig
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| Jason Robards | ... |
Singer
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Zvonimir Crnko | ... |
Essenin
(as Ivan Tchenko)
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Lado Leskovar | ... |
Bugatti
(as Vladimir Leskovar)
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| Cynthia Harris | ... |
Mary
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| Bessie Love | ... |
Mrs. Duncan
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| Tony Vogel | ... |
Raymond Duncan
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Libby Glenn | ... |
Elizabeth Duncan
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Ronnie Gilbert | ... |
Miss Chase
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Wallas Eaton | ... |
Archer
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Nicholas Pennell | ... |
Bedford
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| John Quentin | ... |
Pim
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Christian Duvaleix | ... |
Armand
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| David Healy | ... |
Chicago Theatre Manager
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Lucinda Chambers | ... |
Deirdre
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Simon Lutton Davies | ... |
Patrick
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Noel Davis | ... |
Doctor
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| Ina De La Haye | ... |
Russian Teacher
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Constantine Yranski | ... |
Russian Companion
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Stefan Gryff | ... |
Russian Party Interpreter
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| John Brandon | ... |
Gospel Billy
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| Robert Ayres | ... |
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Mary Burleigh | ... |
(unknown) (uncredited)
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| David Cargill | ... |
New York Reporter (uncredited)
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| Jeremy Child | ... |
Party Guest (uncredited)
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Stephanie Connell | ... |
Dance Pupil (uncredited)
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Jan Conrad | ... |
(uncredited)
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| Margaret Courtenay | ... |
Raucous Woman (uncredited)
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| Arnold Diamond | ... |
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| Mark Dignam | ... |
(uncredited)
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| Leon Eagles | ... |
Bolshevik (uncredited)
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| Ronald Falk | ... |
Man (uncredited)
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| Hal Galili | ... |
(uncredited)
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Anthony Gardner | ... |
(uncredited)
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| Alan Gifford | ... |
Tour Manager (uncredited)
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George Holdcroft | ... |
Bolshevik (uncredited)
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Dolores Judson | ... |
Colonel's Wife (uncredited)
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Nigel Kingsley | ... |
Extra (uncredited)
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| Leon Lissek | ... |
Bohemian (uncredited)
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Robin Lloyd | ... |
(uncredited)
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| Richard Marner | ... |
(uncredited)
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Cal McCord | ... |
(uncredited)
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Elizabeth McCullogh | ... |
Dancer (uncredited)
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Terence Mountain | ... |
American Cop (uncredited)
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Zuleika Robson | ... |
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| Lucy Saroyan | ... |
(uncredited)
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Ian Selby | ... |
Dancer in Nightclub (uncredited)
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| Tina Simmons | ... |
Passenger (uncredited)
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| Guy Standeven | ... |
New York Reporter (uncredited)
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Roy Stephens | ... |
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| Izabella Telezynska | ... |
Alicia (uncredited)
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| Sally Travers | ... |
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John Warner | ... |
Mr. Stirling (uncredited)
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Arthur White | ... |
Hearty Husband (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Karel Reisz | ||
Written by
| Melvyn Bragg | ... | (adaptation) |
| Melvyn Bragg | ... | (screenplay) |
| Margaret Drabble | ... | (additional dialogue) |
| Isadora Duncan | ... | (book "My Life") |
| Clive Exton | ... | (screenplay) |
| Derek Prouse | ... | () (uncredited) |
| Sewell Stokes | ... | (book "Isadora Duncan an Intimate Portrait") |
Produced by
| Raymond Hakim | ... | producer |
| Robert Hakim | ... | producer |
Music by
| Maurice Jarre | ||
Cinematography by
| Larry Pizer | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Tom Priestley | ||
Editorial Department
| Philip Baker | ... | assistant editor |
| Dilip Roy | ... | second assistant editor (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Miriam Brickman | ||
Production Design by
| Jocelyn Herbert | ||
Art Direction by
| Zeljko Senecic | ... | (as Miso Senecic) |
| Michael Seymour | ||
Makeup Department
| Olga Angelinetta | ... | hair stylist |
| Biddy Chrystal | ... | hair stylist |
| Wally Schneiderman | ... | makeup chief |
Production Management
| Roy Parkinson | ... | production supervisor |
| Eric Rattray | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Adrian Hughes | ... | assistant director |
| Grania O'Shannon | ... | assistant director |
| Claude Watson | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Terry Apsey | ... | construction manager |
| Harry Cordwell | ... | set dresser |
| Bryan Graves | ... | set dresser |
| Roger King | ... | assistant art director |
| Chris Burke | ... | draughtsman (uncredited) |
| Andrew Sanders | ... | art department assistant (uncredited) |
| Andrew Saunders | ... | assistant to production designer (uncredited) |
| Ian Whittaker | ... | set dresser (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Maurice Askew | ... | sound |
| Jim Atkinson | ... | dialogue editor |
| Terry Rawlings | ... | sound editor |
| Ken Ritchie | ... | sound |
| Lionel Strutt | ... | re-recording mixer (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Dennis C. Lewiston | ... | camera operator (as Denis Lewiston) |
| Léo Mirkine | ... | still photographer |
| Ron Pearce | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
| George Watts | ... | focus puller (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Rebecca Breed | ... | wardrobe (as Jackie Breed) |
| John Briggs | ... | wardrobe |
| Ruth Myers | ... | wardrobe |
| Rita Rumbelow | ... | wardrobe (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Anthony Bowles | ... | composer: additional music, dance sequences and period dance / conductor: classical and dance music / music arranger: classical and dance music |
| Maurice Jarre | ... | conductor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Ann Skinner | ... | continuity |
| Zelda Barron | ... | continuity (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Henri Baum | ... | production representative: Yugoslavia, Italy and France |
| Jean Hall | ... | production secretary |
| Litz Pisk | ... | choreographer |
| Branko Plesa | ... | advisor: Russia |
| Barney Wan | ... | titles |
| George Davis | ... | production accountant (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Isadora Duncan | ... | Thank You |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Rank Film Distributors (1968) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Universal Pictures (1968) (United States) (theatrical)
- Empire Universal Films (1968) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Société Anonyme Universal-Film (1969) (France) (theatrical)
- Universal Film (1969) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Universal Film (1969) (Norway) (theatrical)
- National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (1972) (United States) (tv)
- France 3 (1975) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- MCA Home Video (1988) (United States) (VHS)
- Doriane Film (2010) (France) (DVD)
- Odeon Entertainment (2011) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Nacadih Video (2013) (Spain) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Odeon Home Entertainment (2015) (United Kingdom) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Pulp Video (2016) (Italy) (DVD)
- Elephant Films (2018) (France) (video)
- Elephant Films (2018) (France) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Kino Lorber (2020) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- Väinän Filmi (1969) (Finland) (theatrical)
- MTV3 (1981) (Finland) (tv) (as MTV1)
- Yleisradio (YLE) (2004) (Finland) (tv)
- Yleisradio (YLE) (2024) (Finland) (tv) (and Internet)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Jadran Film (technical services)
- Lee Lighting (grip and lighting equipment)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
A biography of the dancer Isadora Duncan, the 1920s dancer who forever changed people's ideas of ballet. Her nude, semi-nude, and pro-Soviet dance projects as well as her attitudes on free love, debt, dress, and lifestyle shocked the public of her time.
Written by John Vogel |
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| Taglines | The Life and Many Loves of the Most Exciting Woman of Our Time See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | When filming "the Russian dance sequence" in a theater filled with unsuspecting extras, Vanessa Redgrave duplicated a real-life incident in the life of Isadora Duncan by ripping off the top of her dress and dancing bare-breasted. The extras were not told that she would do this, thus providing the desired audience-aghast reaction shots that director Karel Reisz wanted. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Thank You, Doctor Rey (2002). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Symphony No. 7 in A major Op. 92 I. Poco sostenuto - Vivace See more » |
| Quotes |
Isadora Duncan:
A man's looks have nothing to do with his success as a lover. See more » |