Theremin: An Electronic Odyssey

Theremin: An Electronic Odyssey (1995)

02/11/1993 (GB)
Documentary, Music
1h 23m

Overview

After escaping Russia's communist revolution, Léon Theremin travels to New York, where he pioneers the field of electronic music with his synthesizer. But at the height of his popularity, Soviet agents kidnap and force him to develop spy technology.

  • Steven M. MartinDirector, Writer
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Revenue

    $253,311

Keywords

  • theremin
  • electronic music
  • 1950s
  • musical instruments

Top Billed Cast

Leon Theremin

Self – Inventor of the Theremin

Clara Rockmore

Self – Theremin Virtuoso

Robert Moog

Self – Inventor of the Moog Synthesizer

Nicolas Slonimsky

Self – Composer and Historian

Paul Shure

Self – Musician

Henry Solomonoff

Self – Theremin Studio Member

Suki Bader

Self – Theremin Dancer

Beryl Campbell

Self – Theremin Dancer

Lydia Kavina

Self – Theremin's Niece

Brian Wilson

Brian Wilson

Self – Founder of The Beach Boys

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