Theremin: An Electronic Odyssey (1994)

Director:

Steven M. Martin

Writer:

Steven M. Martin (writer)

Release Date:

24 August 1995 (USA)

Genre:

Documentary | History | Music

Tagline:

The Music He Created Was Strange. His Life Was Even Stranger.

Plot:

A documentary about the inventor of the first electronic synthesiser instrument and his subsequent life after he was abducted by the KGB as well as a history of his instrument.

Plot Keywords:

Theremin | Inventor | KGB | Kidnapping | New York City

Awards:

1 win & 2 nominations

Cast

Leon Theremin	...	Himself - Inventor of the Theremin
Clara Rockmore	...	Herself - Theremin Virtuoso
Robert Moog	...	Himself - Inventor of the Moog Synthesizer
Nicolas Slonimsky	...	Himself - Composer and Historian
Paul Shure	...	Himself - Musician
Henry Solomonoff	...	Himself - Theremin Studio Member
Suki Bader	...	Herself - Theremin Dancer
Beryl Campbell	...	Herself - Theremin Dancer
Lydia Kavina	...	Herself - Theremin's Great Niece
Brian Wilson	...	Himself - Founder of The Beach Boys
Todd Rundgren	...	Himself - Musician and Producer
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
V.I. Lenin	...	Himself (archive footage) (as Lenin)

MPAA:

Rated PG for brief strong language.

Runtime:

83 min | 81 min (cut version)

Country:

USA | UK

Language:

English | Russian

Color:

Black and White | Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Certification:

Canada:PG | Australia:PG | USA:PG

Filming Locations:

Moscow, Russia

Company:

Kaga Bay

Goofs:

Miscellaneous: In the credits, the song "Someday My Prince Will Come", by Larry Morey and Frank Churchill, is listed as "Someday My Price Will Come".

Movie Connections:

Features The Delicate Delinquent (1957)

Soundtrack:

My Troubles Fall Away Like Fallen Leaves

Brilliant and underrated

A marvellous film with a story so incredible, it's hard to believe you've never heard of it before. An absolute must for all documentary and music types. The revelations are priceless and well...can't give it away. See it!