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.
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- Nominated for 3 BAFTA Film Awards. Another 1 nomination.
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| Rudolf Nureyev | ... |
Rudolph Valentino
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| Leslie Caron | ... |
Alla Nazimova
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| Michelle Phillips | ... |
Natasha Rambova
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| Carol Kane | ... |
Fatty's Girl
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| Felicity Kendal | ... |
June Mathis
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| Seymour Cassel | ... |
George Ullman
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| Peter Vaughan | ... |
Rory O'Neil
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| Huntz Hall | ... |
Jesse Lasky
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| David de Keyser | ... |
Joseph Schenck
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| Alfred Marks | ... |
Richard Rowland
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| Anton Diffring | ... |
Baron Long
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| Jennie Linden | ... |
Agnes Ayres
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| William Hootkins | ... |
Mr. Fatty
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| Bill McKinney | ... |
Jail Cop
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| Don Fellows | ... |
George Melford
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| John Justin | ... |
Sidney Olcott
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| Linda Thorson | ... |
Billie Streeter
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| Emily Bolton | ... |
Bianca de Saulles
(as June Bolton)
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| Penelope Milford | ... |
Lorna Sinclair
(as Penny Milford)
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| Dudley Sutton | ... |
Willie
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Robin Clarke | ... |
Jack de Saulles
(as Robin Brent Clarke)
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Anthony Dowell | ... |
Vaslav Nijinsky
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James Berwick | ... |
Fight Referee
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Marcella Markham | ... |
Hooker
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| Leland Palmer | ... |
Marjorie Tain
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John Alderson | ... |
Cop
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| Hal Galili | ... |
Harry Fischbeck
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| Percy Herbert | ... |
Studio Guard
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Nicolette Marvin | ... |
Marsha Lee
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| Mark Baker | ... |
Director
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| Mildred Shay | ... |
Old Lady at Maxim's
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| Lindsay Kemp | ... |
Mortician
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| John Ratzenberger | ... |
Newshound
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Norman Chancer | ... |
Newshound
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| Robert O'Neil | ... |
Newshound
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Christine Carlson | ... |
Tango Dancer
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Debbie Ash | ... |
Dancer / custard pie thrower (uncredited)
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Elizabeth Bagley | ... |
Pretty Girl (uncredited)
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Penny Baker | ... |
Lorna (uncredited)
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Paul Bannon | ... |
Stage Hand (uncredited)
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Deirdre Costello | ... |
1st Whore (uncredited)
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Barbie Denham | ... |
Dancer in Bar Scene (uncredited)
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Amy Farber | ... |
Girl Friend (uncredited)
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| Charles Farrell | ... |
Drunk (uncredited)
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| Harry Fielder | ... |
Bidder (uncredited)
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| Anthony Forrest | ... |
Fatty's Manager (uncredited)
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Jill Goldston | ... |
Woman Holding Drink (uncredited)
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| Georgina Hale | ... |
Part of Fatty's Entourage (uncredited)
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Ray Jewers | ... |
Electrician (uncredited)
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Anthony Lang | ... |
Fan (uncredited)
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| Richard LeParmentier | ... |
The Sheik (uncredited)
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Scott Miller | ... |
Ray C. Smallwood (uncredited)
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Billy J. Mitchell | ... |
Journalist (uncredited)
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Yolande Palfrey | ... |
Starlet (uncredited)
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| Ken Russell | ... |
Rex Ingram (uncredited)
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Murray Salem | ... |
Vagrant (uncredited)
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| Tina Simmons | ... |
Dance Spectator (uncredited)
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Arthur Sweet | ... |
Federico (uncredited)
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| Burnell Tucker | ... |
Assistant Director (uncredited)
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Diana Van Fossen | ... |
Make-Up Girl (uncredited)
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| Diana Weston | ... |
2nd Whore (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Ken Russell | ||
Written by
| Ken Russell | ... | (screenplay) and |
| Mardik Martin | ... | (screenplay) |
| Brad Steiger | ... | (book "Valentino, an Intimate Exposé of The Sheik") & |
| Chaw Mank | ... | (book "Valentino, an Intimate Exposé of The Sheik") |
Produced by
| Harry Benn | ... | associate producer |
| Robert Chartoff | ... | executive producer |
| Irwin Winkler | ... | producer |
Music by
| Stanley Black | ||
Cinematography by
| Peter Suschitzky | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Stuart Baird | ||
Editorial Department
| Gary Shepherd | ... | assistant editor |
| Mark Latimer | ... | second assistant editor (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Maude Spector | ||
Art Direction by
| Philip Harrison | ||
Costume Design by
| Shirley Russell | ||
Makeup Department
| Colin Jamison | ... | hairdresser |
| Peter Robb-King | ... | make-up |
| Jan Jamison | ... | hairdresser (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Peter Price | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Mark Baker | ... | assistant director (as Mark Baker) |
| Jonathan Benson | ... | assistant director |
| Gareth Tandy | ... | third assistant director |
| Gary White | ... | second assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Steve Cooper | ... | set designer |
| Tim Hutchinson | ... | assistant art director |
| Malcolm Middleton | ... | assistant art director |
| Ray Traynor | ... | property master |
| Ian Whittaker | ... | set dresser |
| Jeff Woodbridge | ... | construction manager |
| Gerry Bourke | ... | props (uncredited) |
| Laurie Kerr | ... | carpenter (uncredited) |
| Roy Pembrooke | ... | props (uncredited) |
| Peter Verard | ... | standby carpenter (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Ian Fuller | ... | dubbing editor |
| John W. Mitchell | ... | sound mixer (as John Mitchell) |
| Bill Rowe | ... | dubbing mixer |
| Anthony Sloman | ... | assistant sound effects editor (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Charles Staffell | ... | process projection |
Stunts
| Miguel Pedregosa | ... | stunt performer |
| Peter Diamond | ... | stunt performer (uncredited) |
| Joe Powell | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Chris Webb | ... | stunt performer (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Eddie Collins | ... | focus puller |
| Wick Finch | ... | electrician |
| Billy Merrell | ... | electrician |
| Barry Peake | ... | still photographer |
| Kelvin Pike | ... | camera operator |
| Leonard Pollack | ... | special still photographer |
| Laurie Shane | ... | gaffer |
| Ronnie Taylor | ... | camera operator |
| Malcolm Vinson | ... | focus puller |
| George Binnersley | ... | sound assistant (uncredited) |
| David Cadwallader | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| David Wynn-Jones | ... | focus puller (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Rebecca Breed | ... | wardrobe mistress |
| Linda Burtenshaw | ... | assistant costume designer |
| Richard Pointing | ... | wardrobe master |
| Betty Rogers | ... | wardrobe assistant (uncredited) |
Location Management
| Richard Green | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Stanley Black | ... | conductor / music arranger |
| Ferde Grofé Sr. | ... | co composer (as Ferde Grofe) / composer: additional music |
| National Philharmonic Orchestra | ... | orchestra |
| Peter Watson | ... | music editor (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Zelda Barron | ... | continuity |
Transportation Department
| George Andrews | ... | unit driver (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Gillian Gregory | ... | choreographer |
| Philip Jenkinson | ... | researcher |
| Marcella Markham | ... | dialogue coach |
| Michael Vernon | ... | assistant choreographer |
| Len Cave | ... | production accountant (uncredited) |
| Robin Demetriou | ... | cast and crew chef (uncredited) |
| Brian Doyle | ... | publicist (uncredited) |
| Pat Pennelegion | ... | production secretary (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- United Artists (1977) (United States) (theatrical)
- Anglo-EMI Film Distributors (1977) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- United Artists (A-Asia) (1977) (Australia) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1977) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Kommunenes Filmcentral (KF) (1977) (Norway) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1977) (France) (theatrical)
- Nova Film (1977) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1978) (Argentina) (theatrical) (as Artistas Unidos)
- Warner Home Video (1987) (Australia) (video)
- Argentina Video Home (1989) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Chapel Distribution (1997) (Australia) (theatrical) (35mm print)
- ILC Prime (2002) (United Kingdom) (DVD) (PAL speed-up, standard frame)
- Optimum Home Entertainment (2008) (United Kingdom) (DVD) (PAL speed-up)
- Divisa Home Video (2009) (Spain) (DVD)
- Kinokuniya (2009) (Japan) (DVD) (new digital HD master)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2010) (United States) (DVD) (dvdr)
- Emerald (2013) (Argentina) (DVD)
- Kino Lorber (2015) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- BFI Video (2016) (United Kingdom) (DVD) (Blu-ray/DVD Combo)
- United Artists (1978) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Anec (2022) (Japan) (Blu-ray)
- Kinokuniya shoten (2009) (Japan) (DVD)
- NHK-BS2 (1993) (Japan) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Anderson & Sheppard (costumes: Mr Nureyev's suits by)
- Lee Lighting (lighting)
- Rank Film Laboratories (production processing by)
- E.M.I. Elstree Studios (made at)
- Aperture Films (location)
- Dolby System (noise reduction high fidelity)
- Elstree Film & Television Studios (movie studio)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
In 1926, the tragic, untimely death of a silent-screen actor caused female movie-goers 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 bestial grace into a Hollywood career. His smoldering lovemaking, tinged with masterful cruelty, expressed a shocking sexuality. Written by Ørnås and Brian McInnis |
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| Taglines | In life he was a movie star, in death he became a legend. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $5,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Reportedly, the film's director Ken Russell walked out of a revival screening of this movie saying: "What idiot made this?". See more » |
| Goofs | The intertitles in the silent film recreations always include who's speaking. This was never done. Additionally, the Algerian font is incorrect. Most silents either used Pastel or were hand-lettered. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Tango Bar (1987). See more » |
| Soundtracks | New Star in Heaven Tonight See more » |
| Quotes |
Hooker:
Oh, hi! George Ullman: Oh, Christ. Hooker: Wanna have a good time? Rudolph Valentino: Which one? Hooker: Oh-oh, I can handle two at once. I got the sockets if you got the plugs. See more » |