The Red Danube
“Beautiful Maria...the four lives that touched hers were never the same again!”
Synopsis
A Russian ballerina in Vienna tries to flee KGB agents and defect.
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The Red Danube (Original Theatrical Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-03-03
Top Cast
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Walter Pidgeon
Col. Michael S. 'Hooky' Nicobar
Ethel Barrymore
Mother Superior ('Mother Auxilia')
Peter Lawford
Major John 'Twingo' McPhimister
Angela Lansbury
Audrey Quail
Janet Leigh
Olga Alexandrova aka Maria Buhlen
Louis Calhern
Colonel Piniev
Francis L. Sullivan
Colonel Humphrey 'Blinker' Omicron
Melville Cooper
Private David Moonlight
Robert Coote
Brigadier C.M.V. Catlock
Alan Napier
The General
Roman Toporow
2nd Lt. Maxim Omansky
Kasia Orzazewski
Sister Kasmira
Tamara Shayne
Helena Nagard
Konstantin Shayne
Professor Serge Bruloff
Janine Perreau
Mickey Mouse
Victor Wood
Lt. Guedalia-Wood (as David Hydes)
Margo Von Leu
Lani Hansel
Geoffrey Alan
Major
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 14, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Sidney
- Screenplay & Story
- Gina Kaus, Arthur Wimperis
- Original Score
- Miklós Rózsa
- Original Title
- The Red Danube
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Sidney
Gina Kaus, Arthur Wimperis, Bruce Marshall
Miklós Rózsa
Charles Rosher
James E. Newcom
Carey Wilson
Department Leadership Roster
Carey Wilson
Producer
Gina Kaus
Screenplay
Arthur Wimperis
Screenplay
James E. Newcom
Editor
Miklós Rózsa
Original Music Composer
Charles Rosher
Director of Photography
George Sidney
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Red Danube
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Red Danube about?
A Russian ballerina in Vienna tries to flee KGB agents and defect.
Who directed The Red Danube?
The Red Danube was directed by George Sidney.
Who stars in The Red Danube?
The principal cast of The Red Danube includes Walter Pidgeon, Ethel Barrymore, Peter Lawford, Angela Lansbury, Janet Leigh.
When was The Red Danube released and how long is it?
The Red Danube was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
Who composed the musical score for The Red Danube?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Red Danube was composed by Miklós Rózsa.
Is The Red Danube based on a book or true story?
The Red Danube is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Bruce Marshall".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Red Danube?
The Red Danube holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).