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From Ballet to Die Hard Fame Alexander Godunov
Russian-born actor Alexander Godunov recalls defecting from the Soviet Union in 1979 and shifting from ballet to film. He discusses avoiding dancing on screen, his role in Die Hard with Bruce Willis, and his hopes for family members he left behind while praising American opportunity. He also reflects on life under Gorbachev and the challenges of travel and daily needs in the USSR.
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