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Theremin: An Electronic Odyssey
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Theremin: An Electronic Odyssey

1995-08-24 · 83 min · ★ 6.0

Documentary · Music

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.

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Directors
Steven M. Martin
Production companies
Kaga Bay, Channel 4 Television
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 253,311

Top Cast

Leon ThereminSelf – Inventor of the Theremin
Clara RockmoreSelf – Theremin Virtuoso
Robert MoogSelf – Inventor of the Moog Synthesizer
Nicolas SlonimskySelf – Composer and Historian
Paul ShureSelf – Musician
Henry SolomonoffSelf – Theremin Studio Member
Suki BaderSelf – Theremin Dancer
Beryl CampbellSelf – Theremin Dancer
Lydia KavinaSelf – Theremin's Niece
Brian WilsonBrian WilsonSelf – Founder of The Beach Boys
Todd RundgrenTodd RundgrenSelf – Musician and Producer
Vladimir LeninVladimir LeninSelf (archive footage)
Ingrid BergmanIngrid BergmanDr. Constance Petersen (archive footage) (uncredited)
Bobby BurgessBobby BurgessActor in Mickey Mouse Show Clip (archive footage) (uncredited)
Samuel HoffmanSelf – Mickey Mouse Show Clip (archive footage) (uncredited)
Jerry LewisJerry LewisSidney L. Pythias (archive footage) (uncredited)
Ray MillandRay MillandDon Birnam (archive footage) (uncredited)
Patricia NealPatricia NealHelen Benson (archive footage) (uncredited)
Gregory PeckGregory PeckJohn Ballantyne (archive footage) (uncredited)
Michael RennieMichael RennieKlaatu (archive footage) (uncredited)

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