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The Bolshoi Ballet (1957): Cast

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The Bolshoi Ballet is a 1957 music film directed by Paul Czinner, starring Galina Ulanova, Raisa Struchkova and Nikolai Fedeychev. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.

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The Bolshoi Ballet (1957) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Director
Paul Czinner
Genre
Music
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Bolshoi Ballet About?

The premise of The Bolshoi Ballet without spoilers.

Using a multiple‑camera setup, director Paul Czinner captured prima ballerina Galina Ulanova’s rendition of Giselle with the Russian Bolshoi Ballet while the company was on tour in England in 1956. The film documents the artistry of the iconic dancer and the troupe’s guest performance abroad.

The Bolshoi Ballet Themes & Keywords

· 5 tags
  • stage
  • performance
  • dance
  • dancer
  • ballet
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Cast & crew

The Bolshoi Ballet Cast

Galina Ulanova leads the cast, with Raisa Struchkova and Nikolai Fedeychev. Directed by Paul Czinner.

From the director

More from Paul Czinner

More films directed by Paul Czinner: As You Like It, Escape Me Never, The Rise of Catherine the Great and Ariane.

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The Bolshoi Ballet Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Suuri baletti” and “Балет Большого театра”.

Also known as
  • Suuri baletti
  • Балет Большого театра
  • Det store ballet-eventyr
  • På dansens vingar
  • Bolschoi Ballett
  • 莫斯科大剧院芭蕾舞团

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The Bolshoi Ballet FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Bolshoi Ballet, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Bolshoi Ballet?

The Bolshoi Ballet runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was The Bolshoi Ballet released?

The Bolshoi Ballet was released on August 25, 1957.

Who directed The Bolshoi Ballet?

The Bolshoi Ballet was directed by Paul Czinner.

More films by Paul Czinner

Who is in the cast of The Bolshoi Ballet?

The Bolshoi Ballet stars Galina Ulanova, Raisa Struchkova and Nikolai Fedeychev.

Does The Bolshoi Ballet have a post-credit scene?

No. The Bolshoi Ballet has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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