Anna Pavlova

1985
2h 35m
22
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The film is based on the biography of the legendary Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova. She became an internationally regarded ballerina after her performances in 1909 with the Dyaghilev's Balle...

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Martin Scorsese (who cameos), an acolyte of Michael Powell, originally convinced both Robert De Niro and Jack Nicholson to star in the movie. The legendary pairing was vetoed by the Russian Ministry of Cinema, as De Niro's The Deer Hunter (1978) was seen as anti-Communist, and Nicholson had made disparaging remarks about the Soviet Union in interviews. Nicholson's role was eventually played by James Fox.
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Country of origin: Soviet Union,East Germany,Cuba,France,United Kingdom

Language: English, Russian

Country Released: United kingdom

Filming Location: Ivy House, North End Road, Golders Green, London, England, UK

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