White Nights
White Nights (1985) is a thriller drama, directed by Taylor Hackford. It stars Mikhail Baryshnikov and Gregory Hines. It centers on the discipline and passion of dance. The 136-minute film holds an audience score of 6.7/10.
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What White Nights Is About
Nikolai, a Russian dancer who defected to the West, is on a plane that makes an emergency landing in Siberia, and finds himself a prisoner in the country he left. The KGB wants him back at the Kirov. He is housed with an American tap dancer, a Black man who left the United States over the Vietnam War and settled in the Soviet Union, and his Russian wife; the two men swinging between hating and needing each other is the centre of the film. Baryshnikov had defected in real life. Lionel Richie's song won an Oscar.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is White Nights about?
Nikolai, a Russian dancer who defected to the West, is on a plane that makes an emergency landing in Siberia, and finds himself a prisoner in the country he left. The KGB wants him back at the Kirov.
Where can I watch White Nights?
White Nights is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is White Nights?
White Nights runs for 136 minutes (2h 16m).
When did White Nights come out?
White Nights was released in 1985.
Who directed White Nights?
White Nights was directed by Taylor Hackford.
Who stars in White Nights?
White Nights stars Mikhail Baryshnikov, Gregory Hines, Jerzy Skolimowski, Helen Mirren.
What is White Nights's rating?
White Nights holds 6.7/10 on IMDb and 6.7/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.
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