Ballet Shoes
“Dreams do come true.”
Synopsis
An unusual explorer named Gum and his kindly niece adopt three orphans -- Pauline, Petrova and Posy -- and raise them as sisters in 1930s London. But the girls must fend for themselves when Gum doesn't return from one of his adventures. Together, they nurture their passions for acting, aviation and ballet in this charming TV adaptation of Noel Streatfield's novel.
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Ballet Shoes (2007) Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-01-03
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Emilia Fox
Sylvia Brown
Victoria Wood
Nana
Emma Watson
Pauline Fossil
Yasmin Paige
Petrova Fossil
Lucy Boynton
Posy Fossil
Marc Warren
Mr. Simpson
Richard Griffiths
Great Uncle Matthew
Lucy Cohu
Theo Dane
Gemma Jones
Dr. Jakes
Harriet Walter
Dr. Smith
Eileen Atkins
Madame Fidolia
Heather Nicol
Winifred Bagnall
Mary Stockley
Miss Jay
Teresa Churcher
Clara
Skye Bennett
Young Sylvia
Peter Bowles
Sir Donald Houghton
Don Gallagher
Mr. French
Emma Darwall Smith
Titania
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 26, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 13, 2008
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sandra Goldbacher
- Screenplay & Story
- Heidi Thomas
- Original Score
- Kevin Sargent
- Original Title
- Ballet Shoes
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Granada Television, BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sandra Goldbacher
Heidi Thomas, Noel Streatfeild
Kevin Sargent
Peter Greenhalgh
Adam Recht
Piers Wenger
Department Leadership Roster
Heidi Thomas
Screenplay
Sandra Goldbacher
Director
Piers Wenger
Producer
Peter Greenhalgh
Director of Photography
Jeff Tessler
Production Design
Sheena Napier
Costume Design
Adam Recht
Editor
Jonathan Hills
Visual Effects Supervisor
Kevin Sargent
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ballet Shoes
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What is Ballet Shoes about?
An unusual explorer named Gum and his kindly niece adopt three orphans -- Pauline, Petrova and Posy -- and raise them as sisters in 1930s London. But the girls must fend for themselves when Gum doesn't return from one of his adventures. Together, they nurture their passions for acting, aviation and ballet in this charming TV adaptation of Noel Streatfield's novel.
Who directed Ballet Shoes?
Ballet Shoes was directed by Sandra Goldbacher.
Who stars in Ballet Shoes?
The principal cast of Ballet Shoes includes Emilia Fox, Victoria Wood, Emma Watson, Yasmin Paige, Lucy Boynton.
When was Ballet Shoes released and how long is it?
Ballet Shoes was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Ballet Shoes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ballet Shoes was composed by Kevin Sargent.
Is Ballet Shoes based on a book or true story?
Ballet Shoes is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Noel Streatfeild".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ballet Shoes?
Ballet Shoes holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).