The Sleeping Beauty

1972·1h 27m·Released

2.0
MusicDocumentary

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.

Cast

Rudolf Nureyev

Rudolf Nureyev

Prince Florimund

Veronica Tennant

Veronica Tennant

Princess Aurora

Charles Kirby

Charles Kirby

King Florestan

Susan Menck

Susan Menck

The Queen

Simon Semenoff

Simon Semenoff

Catalabutte

Celia Franca

Celia Franca

Carabosse

Kristine Soleri

Kristine Soleri

The Lilac Fairy

Frank Augustyn

Frank Augustyn

The Bluebird

Karen Kain

Karen Kain

Princess Florine

Details

Release Date
1972-01-01
Status
Released
Language
English
Production
CBC

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