Moira Shearer is just excellent in this fine example of the cinematographer and choreographer'...
The Red Shoes
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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The Red Shoes
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Sep 6, 1948
Runtime
2h 13m
Genres
Drama, Romance
User Score
80%
Original Title
The Red Shoes
Production Companies
The Archers
Director
Emeric Pressburger
Budget
$500,000
Description
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.