The Red Shoes

1948 · 133 MIN · IMDB 8.1 · 41,175 VOTES · DIR. Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger

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Overview

In this classic drama, Vicky Page is an aspiring ballerina torn between her dedication to dance and her desire to love. While her imperious instructor, Boris Lermontov, urges to her to forget anything but ballet, Vicky begins to fall for the charming young composer Julian Craster. Eventually Vicky, under great emotional stress, must choose to pursue either her art or her romance, a decision that carries serious consequences.

Dialogue Timeline — 1,075 lines

A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE

00:03:26 They're going mad, sir. It's the students.
00:11:58 I never imagined I'd succeed in getting you here.
00:15:34 Yes. You're quite right.
00:19:34 If you take my advice...
00:22:23 They are all there. Take your choice.
00:25:24 - Ratov... - Yes, Boris?
00:30:36 Did I ever ask you to do that? Tell me. I'm interested.
00:35:40 Miss Hardiman and Miss Laughlin.
00:41:16 The music is by Felipe Beltran.
00:48:27 Yes. They're all arguing. I've been here since seven.
00:52:31 Why aren't you in bed?
00:57:09 can only be achieved by a great agony of body and spirit.
00:59:59 Won't you imagine anything on the first night?
01:04:41 The music is all that matters. Nothing but the music.
01:25:19 - Oh, yes. I agree. - Monsieur Lermontov...
01:27:43 Not a word.
01:33:39 A throne for the great Boris. Take mine.
01:38:16 I suppose you will be sending me to an oculist next.
01:41:11 Ballet work is not my great ambition.
01:45:32 You'll think so again, my dear.
01:50:51 By chance.
01:54:40 a gifted, cruel monster.
02:02:48 'whose only well-known work has been the score for The Red Shoes.
02:05:47 Adolescent nonsense!

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed1,075
Dialogue density8.1 lines / min
First line00:03:26
Final line02:05:47

Production Record

DirectorMichael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
LanguageEnglish
Budget$500,000
IMDb votes41,175