Balalaika
"Where there's wine, women, and song!"
Originally released in 1939. Balalaika is a romance/music film. directed by Reinhold Schünzel.
Starring Nelson Eddy, Ilona Massey, and Charles Ruggles
Synopsis
A Russian prince disguised as a worker and a cafe singer secretly involved in revolutionary activities fall in love.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 15, 1939
86 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
4.4/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Nelson Eddy
as Prince Peter Karagin, aka Peter Teranda
Ilona Massey
as Lydia Marakova
Charles Ruggles
as Nicki Popoff
Frank Morgan
as Ivan Danchenoff
Lionel Atwill
as Professor Marakov
C. Aubrey Smith
as General Karagin
Joyce Compton
as Masha
Dalies Frantz
as Dimitri Marakov
Phillip Terry
as Lieutenant Smirnoff
Walter Woolf King
as Michael Sibirsky
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Balalaika about?
A Russian prince disguised as a worker and a cafe singer secretly involved in revolutionary activities fall in love.
Who directed Balalaika?
Balalaika was directed by Reinhold Schünzel.
How long is Balalaika?
Balalaika has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was Balalaika released?
Balalaika was released on December 15, 1939 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Balalaika?
The main cast of Balalaika includes Nelson Eddy, Ilona Massey, Charles Ruggles, Frank Morgan, Lionel Atwill.