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Isadora (The Loves of Isadora) (1968)

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Release Date: Apr 27, 1969 Limited

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Vanessa Redgrave stars in this film biography of the free-spirited modern interpretive dancer Isadora Duncan. Trained in classical dance, Duncan shattered the traditional conformities in her art and her personal life. The film begins at the end of her life as she recalls the past while dictating her memoirs to her male secretary. Her uninhibited sexuality and insistence on personal freedom and expression shocked more conservative and narrow-minded patrons and audiences. She brought in elements

PG, 2 hr. 33 min.

Art House & International, Drama

Directed By: Karel Reisz

Written By: Melvyn Bragg, Clive Exton, Margaret Drabble

In Theaters: Apr 27, 1969 Limited

Universal Pictures

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Cast

Vanessa Redgrave
Isadora Duncan
John Fraser
Roger
James Fox
Gordon Craig
Jason Robards
Paris Singer
Ivan Tchenko
Sergei Essenin
Bessie Love
Mrs. Duncan
Cynthia Harris
Mary Desti
Libby Glenn
Elizabeth Duncan
Tony Vogel
Raymond Duncan
John Quentin
Pim
Nicholas Pennell
Bedford
Ronnie Gilbert
Miss Chase
Christian Duvallex
Armand
John Brandon
Gospel Billy
Robert Ayres
Margaret Courtenay
Raucous Woman
Arnold Diamond
Mark Dignam
Hal Galili
Anthony Gardner
Alan Gifford
Tour Manager
David Healy
Chicago Theater Manager
Richard Marner
Lucy Saroyan
John Warner
Mr. Sterling
Arthur White
Hearty Husband
Ina DeLa Haye
Russian Teacher
Wallace Eaton
Archer
Zvonimir Crnko

Critic Reviews for Isadora (The Loves of Isadora)

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A splendid Vanessa Redgrave performance in a sometimes brilliant movie.

August 27, 2003 Comment

Ken Hanke

Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

A poignant and powerful film vividly conveying the whirlwind existence of this free spirit who was a true original

July 19, 2003 Full Review Source: Spirituality and Practice

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

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Fascinating if overlong story of a true original and the heavy cost that comes with. Vanessa inhibits her character totally in yet another award worthy performance.

April 14, 2008

jay nixon

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vanessa redgrave came in to her own as one of the best actresses of the late 20th century with her passionate, vivid portrayal of dance pioneer isadora duncan.

October 24, 2008

darryl clark

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