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Silk Stockings (1957)

"Sheer delight!"

6.819571h 57mEN
ComedyMusicRomance

Directed by Rouben Mamoulian

Rating

6.8/10

Runtime

1h 57m

Language

EN

Release

June 28, 1957

Director

Rouben Mamoulian

Official Trailer

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Overview

After three bumbling Soviet agents fail in their mission to retrieve a straying Soviet composer from Paris, the beautiful, ultra-serious Ninotchka is sent to complete their mission and to retrieve them. She starts out condemning the decadent West, but gradually falls under its spell—with the help of...

Cast

Fred Astaire

Fred Astaire

Steve Canfield

Cyd Charisse

Cyd Charisse

Ninotchka Yoschenko

Janis Paige

Janis Paige

Peggy Dayton

Wim Sonneveld

Wim Sonneveld

Peter Ilyitch Boroff

Peter Lorre

Peter Lorre

Brankov, Commisar

George Tobias

George Tobias

Vassili Markovitch, Commisar of Art

Jules Munshin

Jules Munshin

Bibinski, Commisar

Joseph Buloff

Joseph Buloff

Ivanov, Commisar

Barrie Chase

Barrie Chase

Dancer Gabrielle (uncredited)

Tybee Brascia

Tybee Brascia

Dancer Fifi (uncredited)

Lilyan Chauvin

Lilyan Chauvin

Dancer Sonia (uncredited)

Rodney Bieber

Rodney Bieber

Dancer

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Silk Stockings (1957), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

After three bumbling Soviet agents fail in their mission to retrieve a straying Soviet composer from Paris, the beautiful, ultra-serious Ninotchka is sent to complete their mission and to retrieve them. She starts out condemning the decadent West, but gradually falls under its spell—with the help of an American movie producer. A remake of Ninotchka (1939).

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Silk Stockings. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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