Alicia Alonso Movies
- 2007
The Ballet Nacional de Cuba mounted this production of composer Ludwig Minkus's ballet Don Quixote, adapted, of course, from the seminal 1605 Spanish-language novel Don Quixote de la Mancha by Miguel de Cervantes. It stars Dayron Vera as Don Quijote, Javier Sánchez as Sancho Panza, and Viengsay Valdès as Kitri. Alicia Alonso choreographed, adapting choreography by Alexandre Gorsky and Marius Petipa. The Symphonic Orchestra of the Great Theatre of Havana, under the baton of Giovanni Duarte, provides added musical accompaniment. ~ Nathan Southern, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Veingsay Valdès, Romel Frómeta, (more)
- 1986
Charles Aznavour and Ugo Tognazzi appear in this comedy about two Jewish merchants in need of cash. They team up with a Seminarian (Andre Dussolier) whose talents lie in opening safes and praying to God for assistance, and they plan one great robbery that will get everyone out of debt. Some viewers might take exception at a few digs against organized religion. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Charles Aznavour, Ugo Tognazzi, (more)
- 1980
Captured live at the Grand Theatre of Havana, this October 31, 1980 performance of Giselle features prima ballerina assoluta Alicia Alonso and distinguished Russian dancer Vladamir Vasiliev performing together for their very first time. A first-rate supporting cast truly brings the story alive on stage, and an unforgettable performance by the world renowned corps de ballet of the Ballet Nacional de Cuba makes this a release that all opera fans will treasure. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Alicia Alonso, Vladimir Vasiliev, (more)
- 1976
This dance video features a profile of the life and work of Alicia Alonson, a prima ballerina. Included are excerpts from Swan Lake, Grand Pas de Quatre, Carmen and Giselle. ~ Tana Hobart, All Movie Guide
Directed by Arkad Tsineman, The World's Young Ballet examines the world of international ballet competitions for the younger set. Featured dancers are a young Mikhail Baryshnikov, who, before defecting from the Soviet Union, was a central figure in the Moscow competitive dance scene of 1969. Ballet greats Maya Plisetskaya and Alicia Alonso act as featured as judges in this tense documentary.
~ Tracie Cooper, All Movie Guide
- 1969
- PG
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This Filipino scarefest is better known by the title Mad Doctor of Blood Island. The principle villain, however, is not a "he" but an "it". A frantic search is conducted on a remote island for a deadly, green-blooded "Chlorophyl Monster." Notice how we aren't making any toothpaste jokes here. It should come as no surprise that John Ashley is the star; his leading lady is the luscious Angelique Pettyjohn, while Ronald Remy is the eponymous mad doctor. Remy would make a return appearance in a sort of sequel, Beast of Blood ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1965
The story of a girl's ghost who tries to destroy the man who betrayed. Legendary Cuban ballerina Alonso stars. ~ All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Alicia Alonso, Azari Plisetski, (more)
