Silk Stockings
"Sheer delight!"
Originally released in 1957. Silk Stockings is a comedy/music film. directed by Rouben Mamoulian.
Starring Fred Astaire, Cyd Charisse, and Janis Paige
Synopsis
After three bumbling Soviet agents fail in their mission to retrieve a straying Soviet composer from Paris, the beautiful, ultra-serious Ninotchka is sent to complete their mission and to retrieve them. She starts out condemning the decadent West, but gradually falls under its spellโwith the help of an American movie producer. A remake of Ninotchka (1939).
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Fred Astaire
as Steve Canfield
Cyd Charisse
as Ninotchka Yoschenko
Janis Paige
as Peggy Dayton
Wim Sonneveld
as Peter Ilyitch Boroff
Peter Lorre
as Brankov, Commisar
George Tobias
as Vassili Markovitch, Commisar of Art
Jules Munshin
as Bibinski, Commisar
Joseph Buloff
as Ivanov, Commisar
Barrie Chase
as Dancer Gabrielle (uncredited)
Tybee Brascia
as Dancer Fifi (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Silk Stockings about?
After three bumbling Soviet agents fail in their mission to retrieve a straying Soviet composer from Paris, the beautiful, ultra-serious Ninotchka is sent to complete their mission and to retrieve ...
Who directed Silk Stockings?
Silk Stockings was directed by Rouben Mamoulian.
How long is Silk Stockings?
Silk Stockings has a runtime of 1 hours and 57 minutes (117 minutes total).
When was Silk Stockings released?
Silk Stockings was released on June 28, 1957 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Silk Stockings?
The main cast of Silk Stockings includes Fred Astaire, Cyd Charisse, Janis Paige, Wim Sonneveld, Peter Lorre.