Dancers 1987

Overview

Dancers is a 1987 film directed by Herbert Ross that falls under the genres of comedy and drama. The motion picture has a runtime of one hour and thirty-nine minutes and was released in the United States on October 9, 1987. The film features a cast that includes Mikhail Baryshnikov as Tony, Alessandra Ferri as Francesca, Leslie Browne as Nadine, Tommy Rall as Patrick, Lynn Seymour as Muriel, Victor Barbee as Wade, Julie Kent as Lisa, Mariangela Melato as Contessa, and Leandro Amato as Paolo. The screenplay for the production was written by Sarah Kernochan. The narrative follows a successful aging dancer who takes a young female protegee under his wing. Upon its release, the film received scathing reviews from critics. Additional production context notes that director Herbert Ross was married to Nora Kaye, an acclaimed ballerina and founding member of the American Ballet Theatre during the 1940s. The film is rated PG.