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Appalachian Spring
Appalachian Spring

Appalachian Spring

Genres

MusicDocumentary

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A filmed version of Aaron Copland's most famous ballet, with its original star, who also choreographed.

Others

Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

Runtime

32 mins

Rating

4.9/10

Release Date

01 January 1958

Country

United States of America

Cast

Martha Graham

Martha Graham

The Wife

Stuart Hodes

Stuart Hodes

The Husband

Matt Turney

Matt Turney

Pioneer Woman

Bertram Ross

Bertram Ross

The Preacher

Miriam Cole

Miriam Cole

Worshipper

Helen McGehee

Helen McGehee

Worshipper

Ethel Winter

Ethel Winter

Worshipper

Yuriko

Yuriko

Worshipper

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