Black Swan (2010)

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drama

A New York City ballet company is producing Swan Lake, and director Thomas Leroy (Cassel) decides to replace prima ballerina Beth MacIntyre (Ryder) with ballerina Nina (Portman). Nina lives with Erica (Hershey), her overbearing mother and a former ballerina. Nina finds competition in new dancer Lily (Kunis). Swan Lake requires a ballerina who can play the innocent White Swan, which fits Nina, and the sensual Black Swan, which fits Lily. The dancers' rivalry changes into a bizarre friendship, and Nina begins exploring a dark side of herself.

Cast:

Mila Kunis Lilly
Natalie Portman Nina
Winona Ryder Beth MacIntyre
Vincent Cassel Thomas Leroy
Toby Hemingway Tom
Sebastian Stan
Barbara Hershey Erica
Janet Montgomery Madeline
Christopher Gartin Handsome scott
Kristina Anapau Galina
Ksenia Solo Veronica
Adriene Couvillion Violinist
Shaun O'Hagan Stage Manager
Marty Krzywonos Orchestra Conductor
Kurt Froman 'Prince' Understudy
Patrick Heusinger
Tim Lacatena Ballet Dancer
Beth Laufer Ballet Benefactor
Matthew Nadu Shirtless Club Dancer
Melanie Torres Ballet Benefactor

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