White Nights Cast
The cast of White Nights.
Mikhail Baryshnikov
as Nikolai 'Kolya' Rodchenko

Mikhail Baryshnikov portrays Nikolai 'Kolya' Rodchenko, a Soviet ballet dancer seeking asylum in the United States.

Gregory Hines
as Raymond Greenwood

Gregory Hines plays Raymond Greenwood, an American tap dancer who helps Nikolai navigate his new life.

Isabella Rossellini
as Darya Greenwood

Isabella Rossellini takes on the role of Darya Greenwood, Raymond's wife who gets caught up in Nikolai's journey.

Helen Mirren
as Galina Ivanova

Helen Mirren portrays Galina Ivanova, Nikolai's former dance partner who has conflicting emotions about his defection.

Jerzy Skolimowski
as Colonel Chaiko

Jerzy Skolimowski plays Colonel Chaiko, a Soviet officer tasked with bringing Nikolai back to the USSR.

Geraldine Page
as Anne Wyatt

Geraldine Page portrays Anne Wyatt, a government official involved in Nikolai's case.

John Glover
as Wynn Scott

John Glover plays Wynn Scott, a journalist who covers Nikolai's story.

Stefan Gryff
as Captain Kirigin

Stefan Gryff takes on the role of Captain Kirigin, a military officer involved in the asylum process.

William Hootkins
as Chuck Malarek

William Hootkins portrays Chuck Malarek, a reporter following Nikolai's story.

Shane Rimmer
as Ambassador Larry Smith

Shane Rimmer plays Ambassador Larry Smith, an official involved in the asylum negotiations.

Florence Faure
as Ballerina (Death)

Florence Faure portrays the Ballerina, whose death adds a layer of complexity to the story.

David Savile
as Pilot

David Savile takes on the role of the Pilot, who plays a key part in Nikolai's journey to the US.

Ian Liston
as Co-pilot
Benny Young
as Flight Engineer
Hilary Drake
as Stewardess #1
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