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The Red Shoes (1948)

“Dance she did, and dance she must…Between her two loves!”

8.0/10 · 773 votes 2h 13m nr RomanceDrama

#3 of 6 films from 1948 #49 of 1371 in romance

Directed by Emeric Pressburger, Michael Powell · Written by Emeric Pressburger, Michael Powell

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Overview

A fledgling ballerina falls in love with a brilliant composer, but the jealous head of the ballet company plots to drive them apart.

Cast

Anton Walbrookas Boris Lermontov
Moira Sheareras Victoria Page
Marius Goringas Julian Craster
Léonide Massineas Grischa Ljubov
Robert Helpmannas Ivan Boleslawsky
Albert Bassermannas Sergei Ratov
Esmond Knightas Livy
Ludmilla Tchérinaas Irina Boronskaja
Jean Shortas Terry
Gordon Littmannas Ike
Julia Langas A Balletomane
Bill Shineas Her Mate
Austin Trevoras Prof. Palmer
Eric Berryas Dimitri

Facts

Release dateSeptember 6, 1948
Runtime133 min (2h 13m) — longer as the 1948 average of 110 min
GenresRomance, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$500,000
Box office$10,000,000 (20.0× budget)
IMDbtt0040725

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Questions

How long is The Red Shoes?
The Red Shoes runs 133 minutes (2h 13m).
Is The Red Shoes worth watching?
TMDB users give it 8/10 across 773 votes, which places it #3 of 6 films released in 1948 in this index (top 67%) and #49 among 1371 romance titles.
Who directed The Red Shoes?
The Red Shoes was directed by Emeric Pressburger, Michael Powell. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Black Narcissus (1947), Peeping Tom (1960).
Who stars in The Red Shoes?
Anton Walbrook as Boris Lermontov; Moira Shearer as Victoria Page; Marius Goring as Julian Craster; Léonide Massine as Grischa Ljubov; Robert Helpmann as Ivan Boleslawsky; Albert Bassermann as Sergei Ratov.
What is The Red Shoes rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Red Shoes?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/69277.

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