description Xanadu Overview
Xanadu is a 1980 musical fantasy film centered around a nightclub named after the Chinese summer capital of Xanadu. Featuring Olivia Newton-John and Michael Beck, the movie incorporates elements from Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s poem “Kubla Khan” through its protagonist's dialogue. Gene Kelly appears in his final cinematic role alongside music by multiple artists.
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info Xanadu Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1980 |
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What is Xanadu about?
Xanadu is a 1980 musical fantasy film centered on a nightclub named after Xanadu, the summer capital of China. Its story blends romance, music, fantasy, and artistic ambition.
Who stars in Xanadu?
Olivia Newton-John and Michael Beck star in Xanadu. The film uses Newton-John's character to connect its modern nightclub story with mythic and poetic ideas.
What does Kubla Khan have to do with Xanadu?
The film incorporates ideas from Samuel Taylor Coleridge's poem Kubla Khan. The protagonist refers to the poem while discussing the name and dreamlike meaning of Xanadu.
When was Xanadu released?
Xanadu was released in 1980. It is a musical fantasy film built around the creation of a nightclub and the meeting of ordinary people with a supernatural figure.
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