Isadora (1968): Cast & Plot
Isadora is a 1968 historical drama directed by Karel Reisz, starring Vanessa Redgrave as Isadora Duncan, Bessie Love and Tony Vogel. It runs 2 hours 11 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 11m (131 min)
- Director
- Karel Reisz
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Isadora About?
The premise of Isadora without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
An expansive biography of pioneering dancer Isadora Duncan, the 1920s icon who reshaped ballet with her free‑flowing style. It examines her bold, often nude or semi‑nude performances, her pro‑Soviet projects and her outspoken views on free love, debt, dress and lifestyle, all of which scandalized the public of her era.
Isadora Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- ballet
- 1920s
- implied nudity
- undressing someone
- sex in a car
- extramarital affair
- sex on the floor
- female frontal nudity
- female nudity
- nudity
- year 1892
- character name as title
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- speech
- russia
- brandy
- reference to aphrodite the greek deity
- reference to zeus the greek deity
- 19th century
- 20th century
- reference to muhammad
- period drama
- based on real person
- british film directed by czech director
- name as title
- dancer as protagonist
- f rated
- 20th century literature on screen
- female rear nudity
- 1890s
- isadora duncan character
- hand kissing
- reisz and v. redgrave
- backstage drama
- forced kiss
- nude dancing
- indoor swimming pool
- bugatti type 35
- female star appears nude
- younger version of character
- nipples visible through clothing
- 12 year old girl
- nude girl
- barefoot woman
- french riviera
- making out in a car
- rolls royce silver ghost
- redheaded woman
- unibrow
- begins with voice over narration
- love at first sight
Isadora Cast & Characters
Vanessa Redgrave leads the cast as Isadora Duncan, with Bessie Love as Mrs. Duncan and Tony Vogel as Raymond Duncan. Directed by Karel Reisz; 28 actors are credited in all.
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Director Karel Reisz
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Vanessa Redgrave as Isadora Duncan - Bessie Love as Mrs. Duncan
- Tony Vogel as Raymond Duncan
- Libby Glenn as Elizabeth Duncan
Also Starring in Isadora
· 24 more- Cynthia Harris Mary Desti
- John Fraser Roger
- David Healy Chicago Theatre Manager
- James Fox Gordon Craig
- Jason Robards Paris Singer
- Christian Duvaleix Armand
- Zvonimir Črnko Sergei Essenin (as Ivan Tchenko)
- Vladimir Leskovar Bugatti (as Vladimir Leskovar)
- Jeremy Child Party Guest (uncredited)
- Leon Lissek Bohemian (uncredited)
- Wallas Eaton Archer
- John Quentin Pim
- Robert Ayres
- John Brandon Gospel Billy
- Stefan Gryff Russian Party Interpreter
- Ronnie Gilbert Miss Chase
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- Noel Davis Doctor
- Hal Galili
- Ina De La Haye Russian Teacher
- Nicholas Pennell Bedford
- Terence Mountain American Cop (uncredited)
- Lucinda Chambers Deirdre
- Simon Lutton Davies Patrick
- Constantine Yranski Russian Companion
More from Karel Reisz
More films directed by Karel Reisz, best-rated first: Who'll Stop the Rain, The Gambler, Sweet Dreams and The French Lieutenant's Woman.
Isadora Plot Summary
What happens in Isadora from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Isadora Duncan, Vanessa Redgrave, stands in 1927 as a legend of modern dance—volatile, iconoclastic, and a tireless advocate of free love—even as poverty gnaws at her. Now past forty, she huddles in a small hotel on the French Riviera with her companion Mary and her secretary Roger, dictating the memoir that will frame a life lived in defiance of convention. The film traces a journey from a California childhood to a globe-trotting artist whose every choice challenges society’s expectations, self-made and unafraid to burn bridges in pursuit of art.
Full summary
The whole story of Isadora, scene by scene
Isadora Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Isadora.
How Well Do You Know Isadora?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actress portrays Isadora Duncan in the 1968 film?
Cars in Isadora
9 cars on screen, including the Bugatti Type 35 and the 1926 Austro-Daimler AD 617.
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Bugatti Type 35 Important role -
1926 Austro-Daimler AD 617 Minor role -
Rolls-Royce 40/50 h.p. 'Silver Ghost' Minor role -
1912 Rover 12 hp Minor role
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Movies Like Isadora
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Isadora Duncan, the Biggest Dancer in the World, Dancing on Glass and I Am Dina.
Isadora FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Isadora, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Isadora?
Isadora runs 2 hours 11 minutes (131 minutes).
When was Isadora released?
Isadora was released on September 14, 1968.
Who directed Isadora?
Isadora was directed by Karel Reisz.
More films by Karel Reisz Who is in the cast of Isadora?
Isadora stars Vanessa Redgrave as Isadora Duncan, Bessie Love as Mrs. Duncan and Tony Vogel as Raymond Duncan, among 28 credited actors.
Does Isadora have a post-credit scene?
No. Isadora has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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