
Das Lied der Balalaika
Synopsis
Sasha Voronin, a famous singer about to marry supermodel Nathalie, falls victim to John Darow, who attempts to murder him by knocking him out and throwing him into the sea. Sacha is taken in by fishermen, but he has lost his memory and takes the name Samson. Samson's memory begins to awaken when he hears a familiar tune during a circus performance, and begins to sing. Deciding to leave with the circus troupe, he ends up being hired by the director of a radio station, who launches him on the air under the name of "unknown singer". Nathalie, meanwhile married to John, recognizes his voice and wants to find him; Sacha rejects her because he has fallen in love with Maria. John again tries to eliminate Sacha, then attempts to kidnap Maria. After a mad chase, Sacha defeats John, who is arrested by the police.
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- Director
- Jean-Claude Dague
- Screenplay & Story
- Henri Diamant-Berger
- Original Title
- Das Lied der Balalaika
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Florida Films, Lisa Film, Peri Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Claude Dague
Henri Diamant-Berger
Hans Jura, Jacques Robin
Claude Guérin
Peter Riethof
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Claude Dague
Director
Henri Diamant-Berger
Screenplay
Hans Jura
Director of Photography
Claude Guérin
Editor
Jacques Robin
Director of Photography
Peter Riethof
Producer
Pierre Balmain
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Das Lied der Balalaika
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Das Lied der Balalaika about?
Sasha Voronin, a famous singer about to marry supermodel Nathalie, falls victim to John Darow, who attempts to murder him by knocking him out and throwing him into the sea. Sacha is taken in by fishermen, but he has lost his memory and takes the name Samson. Samson's memory begins to awaken when he hears a familiar tune during a circus performance, and begins to sing. Deciding to leave with the circus troupe, he ends up being hired by the director of a radio station, who launches him on the air under the name of "unknown singer". Nathalie, meanwhile married to John, recognizes his voice and wants to find him; Sacha rejects her because he has fallen in love with Maria. John again tries to eliminate Sacha, then attempts to kidnap Maria. After a mad chase, Sacha defeats John, who is arrested by the police.
Who directed Das Lied der Balalaika?
Das Lied der Balalaika was directed by Jean-Claude Dague.
Who stars in Das Lied der Balalaika?
The principal cast of Das Lied der Balalaika includes Ivan Rebroff, Sydney Chaplin, Noëlle Adam, Ivy Mareva, Germaine Montero.
When was Das Lied der Balalaika released and how long is it?
Das Lied der Balalaika was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
