
A ballet dancer struggles with his homosexuality and the increasing allure of a young ballerina who seeks to draw him away from his domineering lover.
Directed by Herbert Ross, Nijinsky leans on a strong ensemble — Alan Bates, George De La Pena, Leslie Browne — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1980.
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