The Soldier's tale [videorecording] / music by Igor Stravinsky ; libretto by C. F. Ramuz ; produced by British Home Entertainment ; directed by Michael Birkett.
Histoire du soldat Histoire du soldat (Choreographic work)
Notes:
Title from container. English translation of libretto by Michael Birkett, Kitty Black and Michael Flanders. Robert Helpmann (Devil) ; Svetlana Beriosova (Princess) ; Brian Phelan (Soldier). Originally released as a motion picture in 1964.
Summary:
A soldier trades his violin (which contains his soul) to the devil in exchange for unlimited economic gain. Later the soldier falls in love with a princess and must then deal with the consequences of his bargain.
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