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The Red Shoes (1948)

NR · 1948-09-06 · 2h 13m · EN
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Dance she did, and dance she must - between her two loves

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.

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Michael PowellDirectorEmeric PressburgerDirector
Budget
$500K

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Moira ShearerMoira ShearerVictoria PageAdolf WohlbrückAdolf WohlbrückBoris LermontovMarius GoringMarius GoringJulian CrasterLéonide MassineLéonide MassineGrischa LjubovRobert HelpmannRobert HelpmannIvan BoleslawskyAlbert BassermannAlbert BassermannSergei RatovEsmond KnightEsmond KnightLivyLudmilla TchérinaLudmilla TchérinaIrina BoronskajaJean ShortJean ShortTerryGordon LittmannGordon LittmannIkeJulia LangJulia LangA BalletomaneBill ShineBill ShineHer Mate

Keywords

London, englandNew loveBalletDanceRed shoesDance performanceComposerBallet dancerMusic lover

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · RomanceTheme affinityLondon England · New Love · BalletMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityDramaPacingLongEmotional intensityRomance

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What is The Red Shoes about?

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.

How long is The Red Shoes?

The Red Shoes has a runtime of 133 minutes.

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