The Red Shoes

Release date: Sep 6, 1948

In this classic drama, Vicky Page is an aspiring ballerina torn between her dedication to dance and her desire to love. While her imperious instructor, Boris Lermontov, urges to her to forget anything but ballet, Vicky begins to fall for the charming young composer Julian Craster. Eventually Vicky, under great emotional stress, must choose to pursue either her art or her romance, a decision that carries serious consequences.

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Top Cast

Victoria Page

Boris Lermontov

Julian Craster

Grischa Ljubov

Ivan Boleslawsky

Sergei Ratov

Livy

Irina Boronskaja

Terry

Ike

A Balletomane

Her Mate

Prof. Palmer

Dimitri

Lady Neston

Stage-Door Keeper

Lord Oldham

Marie Rambert

Gwladys - Vicky's friend

M. Boudin

M. Rideaut

BBC Radio Announcer (voice)

Extra at Cannes train station (uncredited)

Corps de Ballet (uncredited)

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