Herbert Ross turns out an expertly acted, rather melodramatic, but intriguing biography about the legendary dancer Nijinsky (played by American Ballet Theatre star George de la Peña) and his professional and private relationship with his mentor/lover/ impresario Sergei Diaghilev (Alan Bates in an impressive performance). Supporting cast includes Leslie Brown, Colin Blakely, Jeremy irons, Alan Badel and Janet Suzman.

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