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Stars of the Russian Ballet (1954): Cast

Stars of the Russian Ballet (1954) movie poster

Stars of the Russian Ballet is a 1954 music film directed by Herbert Rappaport, starring Maya Plisetskaya as Zarema (segment "Fountains of Bakhchisarai"), Konstantin Sergeyev and Yuri Zhdanov. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes.

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Stars of the Russian Ballet (1954) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 20m (80 min)
Genre
Music
Original language
Russian
Studio
Lenfilm
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Stars of the Russian Ballet About?

The premise of Stars of the Russian Ballet without spoilers.

The film presents three distinct ballet performances, the first two being original works created specifically for the screen, while the third offers a concise rendition of Tchaikovsky’s classic Swan Lake. Shot in vibrant color, the anthology was entered into the 1954 Cannes Film Festival.

Stars of the Russian Ballet Themes & Keywords

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  • fountain
  • flame
  • swan
  • lake
  • segment
  • stage
  • classic
  • fabulous
  • prince
  • sultan
  • noble
  • couple
+11 more
  • lover
  • revolution
  • happiness
  • palace
  • result
  • death
  • heroine
  • capture
  • ballet
  • dance
  • anthology
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Cast & crew

Stars of the Russian Ballet Cast & Characters

Maya Plisetskaya leads the cast as Zarema (segment "Fountains of Bakhchisarai"), with Konstantin Sergeyev as The Prince (segment "Swan Lake") and Yuri Zhdanov as Vaclav (segment "Fountain of Bakhchisarai"). Directed by Herbert Rappaport; 9 actors are credited in all.

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More from Herbert Rappaport

More films directed by Herbert Rappaport: Cherry Town, Light Over Koordi and Life in the Citadel.

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Stars of the Russian Ballet Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Mastera russkogo baleta” and “Majstroj de la rusa baleto”.

Also known as
  • Mastera russkogo baleta
  • Majstroj de la rusa baleto
  • Krievu baleta zvaigznes
  • Étoiles du ballet russe
  • Hvězdy baletu

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Stars of the Russian Ballet FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Stars of the Russian Ballet, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Stars of the Russian Ballet?

Stars of the Russian Ballet runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).

When was Stars of the Russian Ballet released?

Stars of the Russian Ballet was released on February 9, 1954.

Who directed Stars of the Russian Ballet?

Stars of the Russian Ballet was directed by Herbert Rappaport.

More films by Herbert Rappaport

Who is in the cast of Stars of the Russian Ballet?

Stars of the Russian Ballet stars Maya Plisetskaya as Zarema (segment "Fountains of Bakhchisarai"), Konstantin Sergeyev as The Prince (segment "Swan Lake") and Yuri Zhdanov as Vaclav (segment "Fountain of Bakhchisarai"), among 9 credited actors.

Does Stars of the Russian Ballet have a post-credit scene?

No. Stars of the Russian Ballet has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Stars of the Russian Ballet in?

The original language of Stars of the Russian Ballet is Russian.

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