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The Australian Ballet: Coppélia
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The Australian Ballet: Coppélia

1990-01-01 · 106 min · ★ 8.0

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This delightful ballet tells the story of Dr Coppelius, an eccentric toymaker, who attempts to bring life to his beautiful doll Coppélia. He is foiled by the mischevious Swanilda, who masquerades as Coppélia and saves her love, Franz, from the Doctor's magic. Recorded live at the Sydney Opera House, this acclaimed production by Dame Peggy van Praagh, the founding Artistic Director of the Australian Ballet, is a triumph.

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Directors
Virginia Lumsden
Production companies
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Countries
Australia
Status
Released

Top Cast

Colin PeasleyDr. Coppelius
Lisa PavaneSwanilda
Greg HorsmanFranz
Elizabeth TooheyDawn
Lisa BoltePrayer
Rebecca YatesSwanilda's Friends
Justine SummersJustine SummersSwanilda's Friends
Miranda ConeySwanilda's Friends
Anna Di CardiSwanilda's Friends
Michèle GoulletMichèle GoulletSwanilda's Friends
Justine MilesSwanilda's Friends
Roy WilsonFranz's Friends
Adrian BurnettFranz's Friends
Andrew MurphyFranz's Friends
David CransonFranz's Friends
Peter St. ClairFranz's Friends
Andrew ObstFranz's Friends
Robyn CorbyLeading Mazurka Couple
Martin LewisLeading Mazurka Couple
Nicole MarshmanCoppélia

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