The Red Shoes (1948)

Name: The Red Shoes
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 1948
Duration: 133 min
Rating: 8.0
Cast: Anton Walbrook, Marius Goring, Moira Shearer, Robert Helpmann, Léonide Massine

2h 13m United Kingdom

Drama Romance

Plot

Vicky Page, a passionate young ballerina, faces a tumultuous conflict between her love for dance and her budding romance with the charismatic composer Julian Craster. Under the strict guidance of her demanding mentor, Boris Lermontov, Vicky is pressured to prioritize ballet above all else. As her feelings for Julian deepen, the strain of her dual passions intensifies, forcing her to confront a heart-wrenching choice. Ultimately, Vicky must decide whether to sacrifice her love for the sake of her art, a decision that will profoundly impact her future and those around her.

Cast

Anton Walbrook Marius Goring Moira Shearer Robert Helpmann Léonide Massine Albert Bassermann Ludmilla Tchérina Esmond Knight Jean Short Gordon Littmann Julia Lang Bill Shine Austin Trevor Eric Berry Irene Browne