Balalaika(1939)
Where there's wine, women, and song!
Balalaika Synopsis
A Russian prince disguised as a worker and a cafe singer secretly involved in revolutionary activities fall in love.
Balalaika (1939) is a romance and music film directed by Reinhold Schünzel, released on December 15, 1939 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Nelson Eddy, Ilona Massey, Charles Ruggles and Frank Morgan. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Reinhold Schünzel
- Writers:
- Eric Maschwitz, Jacques Deval, Leon Gordon
- Producers:
- Lawrence Weingarten
- Cinematographer:
- Joseph Ruttenberg
- Composer:
- Herbert Stothart
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Balalaika (1939) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Balalaika before you stream it.
Balalaika Cast & Crew
Main cast
Nelson Eddy
as Prince Peter Karagin, aka Peter Teranda
Ilona Massey
as Lydia Marakova
Charles Ruggles
as Nicki Popoff
Frank Morgan
as Ivan Danchenoff
Lionel Atwill
as Professor Marakov
C. Aubrey Smith
as General Karagin
Joyce Compton
as Masha
Dalies Frantz
as Dimitri Marakov
Phillip Terry
as Lieutenant Smirnoff
Walter Woolf King
as Michael Sibirsky
Frederick Worlock
as Ramensky
Abner Biberman
as Leo Proplinski
Key crew
Directed by Reinhold Schünzel, written by Eric Maschwitz, Jacques Deval and Leon Gordon, produced by Lawrence Weingarten.
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Balalaika Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 6 ratings.
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Balalaika – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Balalaika online?
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Balalaika (1939) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Balalaika?
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The main cast of Balalaika (1939) includes Nelson Eddy, Ilona Massey, Charles Ruggles, Frank Morgan and Lionel Atwill. The film was directed by Reinhold Schünzel. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Balalaika released?
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Balalaika was released on December 15, 1939 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is Balalaika worth watching?
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Balalaika (1939) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Balalaika?
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Yes. The official Balalaika trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.