The Red Shoes
"Dance she did, and dance she must…Between her two loves!"
Originally released in 1948. The Red Shoes is a drama/romance film. directed by Michael Powell. With a runtime of 2h 13m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Anton Walbrook, Marius Goring, and Moira Shearer
Synopsis
A fledgling ballerina falls in love with a brilliant composer, but the jealous head of the ballet company plots to drive them apart.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 6, 1948
77 years ago
Runtime
2h 13m
133 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (721 votes)
Budget
$500K
Production budget
Box Office
$10M
20.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Anton Walbrook
as Boris Lermontov
Marius Goring
as Julian Craster
Moira Shearer
as Victoria Page
Robert Helpmann
as Ivan Boleslawsky
Léonide Massine
as Grischa Ljubov
Albert Bassermann
as Sergei Ratov
Ludmilla Tchérina
as Irina Boronskaja
Esmond Knight
as Livy
Jean Short
as Terry
Gordon Littmann
as Ike
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $500,000
- Revenue
- $10,000,000
Production Companies
- The Archers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Red Shoes about?
A fledgling ballerina falls in love with a brilliant composer, but the jealous head of the ballet company plots to drive them apart.
Who directed The Red Shoes?
The Red Shoes was directed by Michael Powell.
How long is The Red Shoes?
The Red Shoes has a runtime of 2 hours and 13 minutes (133 minutes total).
When was The Red Shoes released?
The Red Shoes was released on September 6, 1948 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Red Shoes?
The main cast of The Red Shoes includes Anton Walbrook, Marius Goring, Moira Shearer, Robert Helpmann, Léonide Massine.
Is The Red Shoes worth watching?
The Red Shoes has a user rating of 8.0/10 based on 721 reviews, indicating excellent reception from audiences.