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Cast
Luis Mariano
as Luis Mariano / Aljoscha
Sonja Ziemann
as Sonja / Sonja Ilyanova
Iván Petrovich
as Großherzog Feodor
Hans Richter
as Boris
Paul Henckels
as Pawlitsch
Ernst Waldow
as Pjotroff
Irina Garden
as Prinzessin Olga von Meinigen-Deinigen
Hanne-Lore Morell
as Katja / Katja
Maria Sebaldt
as Mascha
Axel Monjé
as Cast
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1954
Runtime1h 34m
LanguageGerman
CertificationNR
GenresMusic
Votes1
DirectorArthur Maria Rabenalt
WritersRoger Richebé, Hans Rameau
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Little Czar
About The Little Czar
Sonja, a little ballerina at the Grand Theater, is secretly in love with the handsome tenor Luis Mariano. One night, she hurts her feet while dancing and under the influence of a sedative falls asleep and starts dreaming. She is Sonja Ilyanova now, a young gypsy dancer who dreams of performing before Alexei, the son of the Czar.
Directed by Arthur Maria Rabenalt, The Little Czar leans on a strong ensemble — Luis Mariano, Sonja Ziemann, Iván Petrovich — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about music titles of 1954.
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