Bolero
“He rose to fame on a ladder of dancing ladies!”
Synopsis
The complicated relationship between an ambitious, ruthless nightclub dancer and the woman he loves.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 23, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wesley Ruggles
- Screenplay & Story
- Horace Jackson
- Original Score
- Bernhard Kaun, Ralph Rainger, John Leipold
- Original Title
- Bolero
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wesley Ruggles
Horace Jackson, Kubec Glasmon, Carey Wilson
Bernhard Kaun, Ralph Rainger, John Leipold
Leo Tover
Hugh Bennett
Department Leadership Roster
Horace Jackson
Screenplay
Wesley Ruggles
Director
Hugh Bennett
Editor
Travis Banton
Costume Design
Bernhard Kaun
Original Music Composer
Ralph Rainger
Original Music Composer
Leo Tover
Director of Photography
John Leipold
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bolero
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bolero about?
The complicated relationship between an ambitious, ruthless nightclub dancer and the woman he loves.
Who directed Bolero?
Bolero was directed by Wesley Ruggles.
Who stars in Bolero?
The principal cast of Bolero includes George Raft, Carole Lombard, Sally Rand, Frances Drake, William Frawley.
When was Bolero released and how long is it?
Bolero was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Bolero?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bolero was composed by Bernhard Kaun, Ralph Rainger, John Leipold.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bolero?
Bolero holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).