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4.5 / 10(2 votes)IMDb19711h 28mFrance, Germany

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.

Key Information & Fast Facts

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

Director

Jean-Claude Dague

Screenplay & Story

Henri Diamant-Berger

Director of Photography

Hans Jura, Jacques Robin

Film Editing

Claude Guérin

Producers

Peter Riethof

Department Leadership Roster

Jean-Claude Dague

Director

Henri Diamant-Berger

Henri Diamant-Berger

Screenplay

Hans Jura

Director of Photography

Claude Guérin

Editor

Jacques Robin

Director of Photography

Peter Riethof

Producer

Pierre Balmain

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.