The Red Shoes (1948)

In this classic drama, Vicky Page is an aspiring ballerina torn between her dedication to dance and her desire to love. While her imperious instructor, Boris Lermontov, urges to her to forget anything but ballet, Vicky begins to fall for the charming young composer Julian Craster. Eventually Vicky, under great emotional stress, must choose to pursue either her art or her romance, a decision that carries serious consequences.

Directing:
  • Emeric Pressburger
  • Michael Powell

Writing:
  • Emeric Pressburger
  • Michael Powell
  • Hans Christian Andersen

Stars:
Release Date: 1948-09-06
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  • Country: GB
  • Language: Pусский | English | Français
  • Runtime: 133
  • Budget: $500,000

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Albert Bassermann
Albert Basser...
Sergei Ratov
Adolf Wohlbrück
Adolf Wohlbrü...
Boris Lermontov
Moira Shearer
Moira Shearer
Victoria Page
Léonide Massine
Léonide Massi...
Grischa Ljubov
Robert Helpmann
Robert Helpma...
Ivan Boleslawsky
Esmond Knight
Esmond Knight
Livy
Ludmilla Tchérina
Ludmilla Tché...
Irina Boronskaja
Marius Goring
Marius Goring
Julian Craster
Bill Shine
Bill Shine
Her Mate
Austin Trevor
Austin Trevor
Prof. Palmer
Irene Browne
Irene Browne
Lady Neston
Jerry Verno
Jerry Verno
Stage-Door Keeper
Marcel Poncin
Marcel Poncin
M. Boudin
Patrick Troughton
Patrick Troug...
BBC Radio Announcer (voice)
Emeric Pressburger
Emeric Pressb...
Extra at Cannes train station (uncredited)
Jack Carter
Jack Carter
Corps de Ballet (uncredited)
Anton Walbrook
Anton Walbroo...
Boris Lermontov
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