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The Sleeping Beauty
The Sleeping Beauty
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The Sleeping Beauty

1972
1h 27m

Status

Released

Release

1972

Runtime

1h 27m

Storyline

Ballet luminary Rudolf Nureyev choreographed this spectacular 1972 National Ballet of Canada production of Tchaikovsky's "Sleeping Beauty," and also stars as Prince Florimund opposite Veronica Tennant as Princess Aurora. After Princess Aurora is cursed at birth, she pricks her finger and sleeps for 100 years, until Prince Florimund wakes her with a kiss. Conductor George Crum leads the Orchestra of the National Ballet of Canada.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 27m
Jan 1, 1972
Digital Release
Jan 1, 2003
Languages
English
Director
Norman Campbell
Production
CBC
CBC
Production Countries
Canada

Top Cast

9 Cast Members

Rudolf Nureyev

Rudolf Nureyev

Prince Florimund

Veronica Tennant

Veronica Tennant

Princess Aurora

Charles Kirby

King Florestan

Susan Menck

The Queen

Simon Semenoff

Catalabutte

Celia Franca

Carabosse

Kristine Soleri

The Lilac Fairy

Frank Augustyn

The Bluebird

Karen Kain

Princess Florine

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