The American(2023)
“Steps to greatness take you to the edge.”
Overview
American ballet dancer Joy Womack is accepted into Moscow's infamously tough Bolshoi Ballet Academy, with the dream of becoming a great ballerina.
Director
James Napier Robertson
Studio
Ingenious Media
Revenue
$325K
Cast
Talia Ryder
as Joy Womack
Diane Kruger
as Tatiyana Volkova
Oleg Ivenko
as Nikolay Lebedev
Natasha Alderslade
as Eleanor Womak
Natalia Osipova
as Natalia Osipova
Charlotte Ubben
as
Borys Szyc
as Andrei Vadys
Tomasz Kot
as Vitaliy Ivanov
Karolina Gruszka
as Valeriya Lebedev
Martin Hugh Henley
as Clay Womack
Ewa Rodart
as Bartender
Tamiła Dudnik
as Katya
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2023
Runtime
1h 50m
Language
Russian
Rating
6.8 / 10
Box Office
$325K
Production Companies
Ingenious Media • New Zealand Film Commission • Anonymous Content
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Where can I watch The American?▼
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What is The American about?▼
American ballet dancer Joy Womack is accepted into Moscow's infamously tough Bolshoi Ballet Academy, with the dream of becoming a great ballerina.
Who directed The American?▼
The American was directed by James Napier Robertson and released in 2023. It is a drama film.
How long is The American?▼
The American has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
Who stars in The American?▼
The cast of The American includes Talia Ryder as Joy Womack, Diane Kruger as Tatiyana Volkova, Oleg Ivenko as Nikolay Lebedev, Natasha Alderslade as Eleanor Womak, Natalia Osipova as Natalia Osipova and more.
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