White Nights
1985
After his plane crashes in Siberia, a Russian dancer, who defected to the West, is held prisoner in the Soviet Union. The KGB keeps him under watch and tries to convince him to become a dancer for the Kirov Academy of Ballet again. Determined to escape, he befriends a black American expatriate and his pregnant Russian wife, who agree to help him escape to the American Embassy.
Director:
Taylor Hackford
Writers:
James Goldman, Eric Hughes, Nancy Dowd
Awards:
Won 1 Oscar. 3 wins & 2 nominations total
Production:
Taylor Hackford
Country:
United States
