The Red Danube(1949)
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The Red Danube Synopsis
A Russian ballerina in Vienna tries to flee KGB agents and defect.
The Red Danube (1949) is a drama, war and romance film directed by George Sidney, released on October 14, 1949 with a runtime of 1h 59m. It stars Walter Pidgeon, Ethel Barrymore, Peter Lawford and Angela Lansbury. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- George Sidney
- Writers:
- Gina Kaus, Arthur Wimperis, Bruce Marshall
- Producers:
- Carey Wilson
- Cinematographer:
- Charles Rosher
- Composer:
- Miklós Rózsa
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
The Red Danube (1949) Trailer
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The Red Danube Cast & Crew
Main cast
Walter Pidgeon
as Col. Michael S. 'Hooky' Nicobar
Ethel Barrymore
as Mother Superior ('Mother Auxilia')
Peter Lawford
as Major John 'Twingo' McPhimister
Angela Lansbury
as Audrey Quail
Janet Leigh
as Olga Alexandrova aka Maria Buhlen
Louis Calhern
as Colonel Piniev
Francis L. Sullivan
as Colonel Humphrey 'Blinker' Omicron
Melville Cooper
as Private David Moonlight
Robert Coote
as Brigadier C.M.V. Catlock
Alan Napier
as The General
Roman Toporow
as 2nd Lt. Maxim Omansky
Kasia Orzazewski
as Sister Kasmira
Key crew
Directed by George Sidney, written by Gina Kaus, Arthur Wimperis and Bruce Marshall, produced by Carey Wilson.
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The Red Danube Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 11 ratings.
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The Red Danube – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Red Danube online?
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The Red Danube (1949) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Red Danube?
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The main cast of The Red Danube (1949) includes Walter Pidgeon, Ethel Barrymore, Peter Lawford, Angela Lansbury and Janet Leigh. The film was directed by George Sidney. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Red Danube released?
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The Red Danube was released on October 14, 1949 and runs for 1h 59m.
Is The Red Danube worth watching?
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The Red Danube (1949) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Red Danube?
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Yes. The official The Red Danube trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.