Ilia Kulik Movies
Olympic gold medal-winning figure skater Ilia Kulik made his film debut in 2000's Center Stage. ~ All Movie Guide
In this emotional drama, a team of young dancers are competing for places in a prestigious dance troupe. The dancers have to deal with the ups and downs of trying to find their place in the world, even as their profession also places an enormous physical and psychological challenge before them. They train with the rigor of championship athletes, and like most aspiring athletes, they know that only a tiny number of them will achieve the goal they've set for themselves. Director Nicholas Hytner) cast young dancers and athletes as his aspiring terpsichoreans, including Ilia Kulik, an Olympic gold medalist in figure skating; the cast also includes Peter Gallagher as the leader of the dance troupe, Susan May Pratt, Amanda Schull, Eion Bailey, Debra Monk, and Sascha Radetsky. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Amanda Schull, Zoe Saldana, (more)
- 1998
The 1998 Winter Olympics are remembered partially for hosting a handful of upsets. Tara Lipinski's victory over favorite Michelle Kwan in figure skating was one such surprise. The 1998 Winter Olympics Highlights is a two-volume offering, featuring replays of the award-winning programs from Nagano, Japan. Commentators Scott Hamilton, Verne Lundquist, and Tracy Wilson talk viewers through the graceful competition as Lipinski edges out her American competition. Russia's Ilia Kulik takes home the gold in the men's category, and Russian faces also top the podium for the ice dancing and pairs competition. Released just one month after the competition, this video distills over 20 hours of competition into 140 minutes. ~ Sarah Ing, All Movie Guide
- 1998
- NR
The popular ice skating competition from the 1998 Winter Olympics is the focus of this video, which shows Tara Lipinski and Michelle Kwan's hotly contested battle for the gold medal, as well as superb performances from Todd Eldredge, Elvis Stojko, Ilia Kulik, and Philippe Candeloro. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
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For decades, the famous 'Stars on Ice Tour' has lifted into the public eye the most accomplished and dexterous professional skaters that the world has to offer. Now, the compilation Stars on Ice: Celebrating 20 Years, Vol. 2 (the second chapter in a two-volume set) presents highlights from 20 years of 'Stars on Ice' excellence. Featured performers include: Scott Hamilton, Kristina Yamaguchi, Katarina Witt and many others. ~ Nathan Southern, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Scott Hamilton, Kristi Yamaguchi, (more)
