
Theremin: An Electronic Odyssey
Documentary · Music
Overview
After escaping Russia's communist revolution, Léon 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.
Top Cast
Leon Theremin
Leon Theremin
Self – Inventor of the Theremin
Leon Theremin
Self – Inventor of the Theremin
Clara Rockmore
Clara Rockmore
Self – Theremin Virtuoso
Clara Rockmore
Self – Theremin Virtuoso
Robert Moog
Robert Moog
Self – Inventor of the Moog Synthesizer
Robert Moog
Self – Inventor of the Moog Synthesizer
Nicolas Slonimsky
Nicolas Slonimsky
Self – Composer and Historian
Nicolas Slonimsky
Self – Composer and Historian
Paul Shure
Paul Shure
Self – Musician
Paul Shure
Self – Musician
Henry Solomonoff
Henry Solomonoff
Self – Theremin Studio Member
Henry Solomonoff
Self – Theremin Studio Member
Suki Bader
Suki Bader
Self – Theremin Dancer
Suki Bader
Self – Theremin Dancer
Beryl Campbell
Beryl Campbell
Self – Theremin Dancer
Beryl Campbell
Self – Theremin Dancer
Lydia Kavina
Lydia Kavina
Self – Theremin's Niece
Lydia Kavina
Self – Theremin's Niece


Brian Wilson
Brian Wilson
Self – Founder of The Beach Boys
Brian Wilson
Self – Founder of The Beach Boys
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