Total Balalaika Show
A 57-minute documentary of a Helsinki concert featuring the Leningrad Cowboys and the Alexandrov Red Army Choir and Ballet, who collaborate on a number of US Rock songs sung in English (like "Sweet Home, Alabama") as well as more traditional Russian songs like the "Volga Boatman."
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| United States | Criterion Channel | — |
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| France | — | Sooner |
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About Total Balalaika Show
Total Balalaika Show is a 1994 English-language music and documentary film directed by Aki Kaurismäki. The cast is led by Twist-Twist Erkinharju, Ben Granfelt, Sakke Järvenpää. It has a runtime of 0h 57m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
Total Balalaika Show was produced by Provisual and Sputnik and made in Finland. It was released on May 6, 1994.
- Director
- Aki Kaurismäki
- Writers
- Aki Kaurismäki
- Release date
- May 6, 1994
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Finland
- Production
- Provisual, Sputnik
Total Balalaika Show cast & crew
Total Balalaika Show was directed by Aki Kaurismäki and written by Aki Kaurismäki.
The cast features Twist-Twist Erkinharju as Self, Ben Granfelt as Self, Sakke Järvenpää as Self, Sakari Kuosmanen as Self, Jore Marjaranta as Self, and Ekke Niiva as Self.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Boris Aleksandrov, cinematography is by Heikki Ortamo, and it was produced by Aki Kaurismäki.
Is Total Balalaika Show worth watching?
At 0h 57m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy music and documentary, Total Balalaika Show is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Total Balalaika Show
Twist-Twist Erkinharju
Self
Ben Granfelt
Self
Sakke Järvenpää
Self
Sakari Kuosmanen
Self
Jore Marjaranta
Self
Ekke Niiva
Self
Jyri Närvänen
Self
Pemo Ojala
Self
Silu Seppälä
Self
Mauri Sumén
Self
Mato Valtonen
Self
Atte Blom
Self (uncredited)
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Total Balalaika Show — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Total Balalaika Show in United States?
Total Balalaika Show is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is Total Balalaika Show on Criterion Channel?
Yes — Total Balalaika Show is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is Total Balalaika Show in?
Total Balalaika Show is originally in English, with audio tracks including Russian, French, Finnish, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Total Balalaika Show?
Total Balalaika Show runs 0 hours 57 minutes (57 minutes).
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