Theremin: An Electronic Odyssey (1993)
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After escaping Russia's communist revolution, Leon Theremin travels to New York, where he pioneers the field of electronic music with his synthesizer. But at the height of his popularity, Soviet agents kidnap and force him to develop spy technology. Steven M. Martin writes and directs this intriguing documentary about a man's "strange" music and his very interesting life as an inventor and influential musician.
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Brian WilsonSelf – Founder of The Beach Boys
Vladimir LeninSelf (archive footage)
Ingrid BergmanDr. Constance Petersen (archive footage) (uncredited)
Jerry LewisSidney L. Pythias (archive footage) (uncredited)
Ray MillandDon Birnam (archive footage) (uncredited)
Patricia NealHelen Benson (archive footage) (uncredited)
Gregory PeckJohn Ballantyne (archive footage) (uncredited)
Michael RennieKlaatu (archive footage) (uncredited)
Barbara RushHelen Fields (archive footage) (uncredited)
Joe SawyerFrank Daylon (archive footage) (uncredited)Jefferson Dudley SearlesMr. Crow (archive footage) (uncredited)Movie DNA
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What is Theremin: An Electronic Odyssey about?
After escaping Russia's communist revolution, Leon Theremin travels to New York, where he pioneers the field of electronic music with his synthesizer. But at the height of his popularity, Soviet agents kidnap and force him to develop spy technology. Steven M. Martin writes and directs this intriguing documentary about a man's "strange" music and his very interesting life as an inventor and influential musician.
How long is Theremin: An Electronic Odyssey?
Theremin: An Electronic Odyssey has a runtime of 83 minutes.