Godunov, Alexander 1949-1995
Overview
Works: | 107 works in 333 publications in 4 languages and 7,537 library holdings |
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Genres: | Drama Thrillers (Motion pictures) Action and adventure films Detective and mystery films Police films Film adaptations Comedy films Romance films Fiction Gangster films |
Roles: | Actor, Performer, Dancer, Author |
Classifications: | PN1997, 791.4372 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Alexander Godunov
- Maĭi︠a︡ i Sasha by Vi︠a︡cheslav Zhuchkov( Book )
- Godunov : the world to dance in( Visual )
- [Aleksandr Godunov talks about his American career and his plans] by Alexander Godunov( Recording )
- A portrait of Giselle by Faubion Bowers( Visual )
- [Aleksandr Godunov gives a press conference, with the voice of Jim Kilpatrick] by Alexander Godunov( Recording )
- Vladimir Bliokh dance photographs by V Bliokh( Visual )
- Alexander Godunov : of the Young Ballet by V Bliokh( Visual )
- [Donald McHenry talks about the negotiations with the Bolshoi defector and about the Andrew Young resignation. On the Today Show with Tom Brokaw] by Donald F McHenry( Recording )
- Ballet of the Bolshoi Theatre( Visual )
- [Alexander Godunov talks about his life in dance] by Alexander Godunov( Recording )
- Spartacus( Visual )
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Most widely held works by
Alexander Godunov
Die hard by
John McTiernan(
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109 editions published between 1988 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 2,910 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
New York detective John McClane has just arrived in Los Angeles to spend Christmas with his family. As he waits for his estranged wife's office Christmas party to break up, German terrorists occupy the building, and McClane wages a one-man war to stop them
109 editions published between 1988 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 2,910 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
New York detective John McClane has just arrived in Los Angeles to spend Christmas with his family. As he waits for his estranged wife's office Christmas party to break up, German terrorists occupy the building, and McClane wages a one-man war to stop them
Witness by
Peter Weir(
Visual
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31 editions published between 1985 and 2019 in English and Multiple languages and held by 1,937 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Shortly after the death of her husband, Amish woman Rachel Lapp takes her son Samuel on a trip to Philadelphia. While in the train station washroom, Samuel sees two men savagely murder a third. Philadelphia detective John Book discovers that people within the police force were involved, and is assigned to escort Rachel and Samuel back home, protecting the boy until the trial. Book blends in with the Amish community, but the corrupt cops Book has exposed are determined to keep their secret, and they come looking for Samuel--to silence him for good
31 editions published between 1985 and 2019 in English and Multiple languages and held by 1,937 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Shortly after the death of her husband, Amish woman Rachel Lapp takes her son Samuel on a trip to Philadelphia. While in the train station washroom, Samuel sees two men savagely murder a third. Philadelphia detective John Book discovers that people within the police force were involved, and is assigned to escort Rachel and Samuel back home, protecting the boy until the trial. Book blends in with the Amish community, but the corrupt cops Book has exposed are determined to keep their secret, and they come looking for Samuel--to silence him for good
The money pit by
Richard Benjamin(
Visual
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14 editions published between 1986 and 2016 in English and held by 640 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Evicted from their Manhattan apartment, Walter and Anna buy what looks like the home of their dreams, only to find themselves with a bank-account-draining nightmare
14 editions published between 1986 and 2016 in English and held by 640 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Evicted from their Manhattan apartment, Walter and Anna buy what looks like the home of their dreams, only to find themselves with a bank-account-draining nightmare
A tribute to Maya Plisetskaya by
Maĭi︠a︡ Pliset︠s︡kai︠a︡(
Visual
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3 editions published in 2010 in 3 languages and held by 254 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Carmen-Suite: In this video, Maya Plisetskaya and Alexander Godunov perform in the ballet Carmen-Suite by the choreographer Alberto Alonso, based on music by Shchedrin and Bizet. Romantic Encounter: In this video, Maya Plisetskaya and Anatoly Berdyshev perform in the ballet Romantic Encounter by the choreographer Valentin Elisariev to music by Tchaikovsky. The ballet is based on Turgenev's novel Spring Torrents. Grand Adage à la Rose: In this video, Maya Plisetskaya and Bolshoi Ballet Dancers perform Grand Adage à la Rose, from the ballet Sleeping Beauty by Tchaikovsky. La Rose Malade: In this video, Maya Plisetskaya and Bolshoi Ballet Dancers perform in the ballet La Rose Malade by the choreographer Roland Petit to music by Gustav Mahler. Ave Maya: In this video, Maya Plisetskaya performs the ballet Ave Maya by the choreographer Maurice Béjart to music by J.S. Bach and Charles Gounod
3 editions published in 2010 in 3 languages and held by 254 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Carmen-Suite: In this video, Maya Plisetskaya and Alexander Godunov perform in the ballet Carmen-Suite by the choreographer Alberto Alonso, based on music by Shchedrin and Bizet. Romantic Encounter: In this video, Maya Plisetskaya and Anatoly Berdyshev perform in the ballet Romantic Encounter by the choreographer Valentin Elisariev to music by Tchaikovsky. The ballet is based on Turgenev's novel Spring Torrents. Grand Adage à la Rose: In this video, Maya Plisetskaya and Bolshoi Ballet Dancers perform Grand Adage à la Rose, from the ballet Sleeping Beauty by Tchaikovsky. La Rose Malade: In this video, Maya Plisetskaya and Bolshoi Ballet Dancers perform in the ballet La Rose Malade by the choreographer Roland Petit to music by Gustav Mahler. Ave Maya: In this video, Maya Plisetskaya performs the ballet Ave Maya by the choreographer Maurice Béjart to music by J.S. Bach and Charles Gounod
Tom Hanks comedy favorites collection(
Visual
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2 editions published in 2007 in English and held by 253 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The money pit: A young couple struggles to repair a hopelessly dilapidated house
2 editions published in 2007 in English and held by 253 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The money pit: A young couple struggles to repair a hopelessly dilapidated house
Anna Karenina by
Rodion Konstantinovich Shchedrin(
Visual
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14 editions published between 1974 and 2008 in 4 languages and held by 144 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A completely cinematic rendering of the acclaimed ballet production by the Bolshoi Ballet
14 editions published between 1974 and 2008 in 4 languages and held by 144 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A completely cinematic rendering of the acclaimed ballet production by the Bolshoi Ballet
Die hard collection(
Visual
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1 edition published in 2007 in English and held by 143 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Die hard with a vengeance: New York cop John McClane is the personal target of the mysterious Simon, a terrorist determined to blow up the entire city if he doesn't get what he wants. Accompanied by an unwilling civilian, McClane careens wildly from one end of town to the other as he struggles to keep up with Simon's deadly game
1 edition published in 2007 in English and held by 143 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Die hard with a vengeance: New York cop John McClane is the personal target of the mysterious Simon, a terrorist determined to blow up the entire city if he doesn't get what he wants. Accompanied by an unwilling civilian, McClane careens wildly from one end of town to the other as he struggles to keep up with Simon's deadly game
The 'burbs ; The money pit(
Visual
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3 editions published between 2002 and 2009 in English and held by 119 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The 'burbs: The arrival of creepy Klopek family disturbs a suburbanite Ray Peterson's week-long staycation, but when the neighborhood grouch disappears, Ray bands together with the rest of the neighborhood to investigate the Klopek's new house. The money pit: Recently evicted from their Manhattan apartment, a yuppie couple purchase a suburban home only to find their stately mansion falling down around their ears
3 editions published between 2002 and 2009 in English and held by 119 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The 'burbs: The arrival of creepy Klopek family disturbs a suburbanite Ray Peterson's week-long staycation, but when the neighborhood grouch disappears, Ray bands together with the rest of the neighborhood to investigate the Klopek's new house. The money pit: Recently evicted from their Manhattan apartment, a yuppie couple purchase a suburban home only to find their stately mansion falling down around their ears
Christmas gone wrong(
Visual
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1 edition published in 2019 in English and held by 72 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The night before: Ethan, Isaac, and Chris have been friends since childhood, and for a decade, their yearly Christmas Eve reunion has been an annual night of debauchery and hilarity. Now that they're entering adulthood, the tradition is coming to an end, and to make it as memorable as possible, they set out to find the Nutcracka Ball, the Holy Grail of Christmas parties
1 edition published in 2019 in English and held by 72 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The night before: Ethan, Isaac, and Chris have been friends since childhood, and for a decade, their yearly Christmas Eve reunion has been an annual night of debauchery and hilarity. Now that they're entering adulthood, the tradition is coming to an end, and to make it as memorable as possible, they set out to find the Nutcracka Ball, the Holy Grail of Christmas parties
Waxwork : Waxwork II, lost in time(
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1 edition published in 2003 in English and held by 70 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Waxwork II: A young woman is accused of murdering her stepfather. When she and her lover flee through the doors of time in a desperate search for proof of her innocence, they find themselves up against the demonic Lord Scarabus
1 edition published in 2003 in English and held by 70 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Waxwork II: A young woman is accused of murdering her stepfather. When she and her lover flee through the doors of time in a desperate search for proof of her innocence, they find themselves up against the demonic Lord Scarabus
Die hard 4-film collection : Die hard. Die hard 2. Die hard with a vengeance. Live free or die hard(
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1 edition published in 2014 in English and held by 68 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The cop they can't stop. This incredible Die Hard collection features four of the most explosively entertaining action movies in Hollywood history. Bruce Willis stars as John McClane, the tough-as-nails cop with a wry sense of humor and a nose for deadly dilemmas, from the top of an L.A. skyscraper to the streets of New York City. Wrong place. Wrong time. Right man. Yippe Ki Yay!"--Container
1 edition published in 2014 in English and held by 68 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The cop they can't stop. This incredible Die Hard collection features four of the most explosively entertaining action movies in Hollywood history. Bruce Willis stars as John McClane, the tough-as-nails cop with a wry sense of humor and a nose for deadly dilemmas, from the top of an L.A. skyscraper to the streets of New York City. Wrong place. Wrong time. Right man. Yippe Ki Yay!"--Container
Maya Plisetskaya in the ballet Anna Karenina(
Visual
)
3 editions published between 1988 and 2008 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 65 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The wife of a high-ranking member of 19th century Russian society is ostracized when she forsakes all for a passionate affair with a dashing military man. Deals primarily with the psychological elements of her character
3 editions published between 1988 and 2008 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 65 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The wife of a high-ranking member of 19th century Russian society is ostracized when she forsakes all for a passionate affair with a dashing military man. Deals primarily with the psychological elements of her character
Die hard collection(
Visual
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1 edition published in 2016 in English and held by 61 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Live free or die hard: NYPD Detective John McClane has faced some brutal terrorists in his career, but now, he's about to face what may be his most dangerous enemy yet. John, who occasionally does work for the United States Department of Homeland Security, receives a call to bring in a hacker named Matt Farrell, because there has been a breach in an FBI computer system. Farrell is one of the many hackers who are suspected in the attack. After John gets to Matt's apartment, a group of men show up and try to kill John and Matt. They barely escape with their lives. A group of terrorists led by Thomas Gabriel are systematically shutting down the United States computer infrastructure. Luckily, Matt knows enough about hacking to figure out how Gabriel is shutting down the computers. Gabriel plans to bring the country to its knees, but he doesn't count on John and Matt. Gabriel wants John and Matt out of the way. It becomes personal for John when an enraged Gabriel kidnaps his daughter Lucy. Gabriel may think he now has the upper hand on John, but he has no idea how far John is willing to go to rescue Lucy
1 edition published in 2016 in English and held by 61 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Live free or die hard: NYPD Detective John McClane has faced some brutal terrorists in his career, but now, he's about to face what may be his most dangerous enemy yet. John, who occasionally does work for the United States Department of Homeland Security, receives a call to bring in a hacker named Matt Farrell, because there has been a breach in an FBI computer system. Farrell is one of the many hackers who are suspected in the attack. After John gets to Matt's apartment, a group of men show up and try to kill John and Matt. They barely escape with their lives. A group of terrorists led by Thomas Gabriel are systematically shutting down the United States computer infrastructure. Luckily, Matt knows enough about hacking to figure out how Gabriel is shutting down the computers. Gabriel plans to bring the country to its knees, but he doesn't count on John and Matt. Gabriel wants John and Matt out of the way. It becomes personal for John when an enraged Gabriel kidnaps his daughter Lucy. Gabriel may think he now has the upper hand on John, but he has no idea how far John is willing to go to rescue Lucy
Godunov : the world to dance in(
Visual
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4 editions published in 1983 in English and held by 59 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Godunov talks about himself, his life and his career. Includes interviews with some of his friends, and excerpts from performances with Maya Plisetskaya and Cynthia Gregory
4 editions published in 1983 in English and held by 59 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Godunov talks about himself, his life and his career. Includes interviews with some of his friends, and excerpts from performances with Maya Plisetskaya and Cynthia Gregory
Alexander Godunov, the world to dance in : a portrait of the Soviet dancer(
Visual
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1 edition published in 1983 in English and held by 56 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Charismatic, sensual, and unyielding in his quest for artistic independence, Godunov's personal odyssey has led him from a fatherless childhood in Russia to superstardom in the West. His defection, watched by the world in 1979, marked one of many battles fought in the name of freedom by this rebel with a cause, whose discipline and sacrifice have brought him to the top of the international dance world. Dazzling performances, including duets with Maya Plisetskaya and Cynthia Gregory, complete this total portrait of today's leading male dancer, who frankly discusses a career which has been as tumultuous as it has been brilliant
1 edition published in 1983 in English and held by 56 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Charismatic, sensual, and unyielding in his quest for artistic independence, Godunov's personal odyssey has led him from a fatherless childhood in Russia to superstardom in the West. His defection, watched by the world in 1979, marked one of many battles fought in the name of freedom by this rebel with a cause, whose discipline and sacrifice have brought him to the top of the international dance world. Dazzling performances, including duets with Maya Plisetskaya and Cynthia Gregory, complete this total portrait of today's leading male dancer, who frankly discusses a career which has been as tumultuous as it has been brilliant
Die hard : ultimate collection(
Visual
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1 edition published in 2007 in English and held by 49 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Live free or die hard: New York detective John McClane delivers old-school justice to a new breed of terrorists when a massive computer attack on the U.S. infrastructure threatens to shut down the entire country over Independence Day weekend
1 edition published in 2007 in English and held by 49 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Live free or die hard: New York detective John McClane delivers old-school justice to a new breed of terrorists when a massive computer attack on the U.S. infrastructure threatens to shut down the entire country over Independence Day weekend
Die hard trilogy(
Visual
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5 editions published between 1996 and 2001 in English and held by 47 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In Die Hard, John McClane, a New York City detective newly arived in Los Angeles, rescues office workers held hostage by terrorists in their office building. In Die Hard 2, off-duty cop McClane must battle terrorists holding an airport hostage. In Die Hard with a Vengeance, McClane is the personal target of a terrorist determined to blow up the entire city of New York if he does not get what he wants
5 editions published between 1996 and 2001 in English and held by 47 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In Die Hard, John McClane, a New York City detective newly arived in Los Angeles, rescues office workers held hostage by terrorists in their office building. In Die Hard 2, off-duty cop McClane must battle terrorists holding an airport hostage. In Die Hard with a Vengeance, McClane is the personal target of a terrorist determined to blow up the entire city of New York if he does not get what he wants
Die hard collection(
Visual
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1 edition published in 2007 in English and held by 40 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Live free or die hard: New York City detective John McClane delivers old-school justice to a new breed of techno-terrorists when a massive attack on the U.S. infrastructure threatens to shut down the entire country over Independence Day weekend
1 edition published in 2007 in English and held by 40 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Live free or die hard: New York City detective John McClane delivers old-school justice to a new breed of techno-terrorists when a massive attack on the U.S. infrastructure threatens to shut down the entire country over Independence Day weekend
Die hard : 4 disc collection(
Visual
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1 edition published in 2013 in English and held by 34 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Live free or die hard: John McClane delivers justice to a new breed of cyber terrorists
1 edition published in 2013 in English and held by 34 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Live free or die hard: John McClane delivers justice to a new breed of cyber terrorists
Piege de Cristal by
John McTiernan(
Visual
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9 editions published between 1988 and 2013 in French and Multiple languages and held by 33 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
New York City detective John McClane is in Los Angeles to spend the holidays with his estranged wife Holly, when terrorists take control of the building her office party is in
9 editions published between 1988 and 2013 in French and Multiple languages and held by 33 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
New York City detective John McClane is in Los Angeles to spend the holidays with his estranged wife Holly, when terrorists take control of the building her office party is in
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- Willis, Bruce 1955- Performer Actor
- Bedelia, Bonnie 1946- Actor
- Rickman, Alan Performer Actor
- Silver, Joel Producer
- McTiernan, John Restager Film editor Director Author
- Kelley, William 1929-2003 Bibliographic antecedent Scenarist Author of screenplay
- Feldman, Edward S. 1929- Producer
- Wallace, Earl W. Scenarist Author of screenplay
- Gordon Company Producer
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Amish Amish--Social life and customs Animal welfare Ballerinas Ballet Ballet dancers Ballets California--Los Angeles Child witnesses Christmas Dancers Detective and mystery plays Detectives Drug traffic Dwellings--Maintenance and repair Dwellings--Remodeling Film adaptations Giselle (Choreographic work) Godunov, Alexander, Heroes Home ownership Homicide investigation Hostages Human-animal relationships Los Angeles (Calif.).--Police Department Man-woman relationships McClane, John (Fictitious character) Missing persons--Investigation Neighbors New York (State)--New York Parties Pennsylvania Pennsylvania--Philadelphia Pliset︠s︡kai︠a︡, Maĭi︠a︡, Police Police corruption Russia Separation (Law) Skyscrapers Spouses Suburban life Terrorism Terrorists Theft Thieves Thorp, Roderick Thrillers (Motion pictures) United States.--Federal Bureau of Investigation Washington (D.C.) Women executives
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Alternative Names
Aleksander Godunow tancerz i aktor rosyjski
Aleksandr Godunov
Aleksandr Godunov actor y bailarín ruso
Aleksandrs Godunovs
Alexander Boris Godunow russischer Balletttänzer und Schauspieler
Alexander Godunov acteur américain
Alexander Godunov Amerikaans acteur
Alexander Godunov amerikansk skådespelare
Alexander Godunov amerikansk skodespelar
Alexander Godunov amerikansk skuespiller
Alexander Godunov attore e ballerino russo
Alexander Godunov pemeran laki-laki asal Amerika Serikat
Alexander Godunov Russian-American dancer and actor
Alexandru Boris Godunov
Godounov, Alexander
Godounov Alexander 1949-1995
Godunov, Aleksandr
Godunov, Aleksandr 1949-1995
Godunov Alexander
Godunov, Alexandr 1949-1995
Godunov, Alexandre
Godunov, Boris Alexandrovich
Godunovs, A. (Aleksandrs), 1949-1995
Godunovs, Aleksandrs, 1949-1995
Αλεξάντερ Γκοντούνοφ
Александр Борисович Годунов
Годунов Александр
Годунов, Александр 1949-1995
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אלכסנדר גודונוב
אלכסנדר גודונוב שחקן אמריקאי
الكسندر جودنوف
الکساندر قودونوف
الکساندر گودونوف بازیگر آمریکایی
알렉산드르 고두노프
アレクサンドル・ゴドゥノフ
アレクサンドル・ゴドゥノフ ロシア=アメリカのバレエダンサー、俳優
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