Movie: Appalachian Spring

Top 8 Billed 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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    A filmed version of Aaron Copland's most famous ballet, with its original star, who also choreographed.

  • Release Date

    1958-01-01

  • Average

    4.9

  • Rating:

    2.5 starts
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