DOCUMENTARY . 1995 . 1h 23m . 5.6/10

Theremin: An Electronic Odyssey_

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.

Starring Leon Theremin, Clara Rockmore, Robert Moog
Box Office $253K
5.6/10
Rating
$253K
Box Office
1h 23m
Runtime
1995
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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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.

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Cast
Leon Theremin stars as Self – Inventor of the Theremin in Theremin: An Electronic Odyssey.
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Year context
Theremin: An Electronic Odyssey was released 31 years ago in 1995.
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...
Theremin: An Electronic Odyssey is a Documentary, Music film with a runtime of 1h 23m.

CAST (20)

LT
Leon Theremin
Self – Inventor of the Theremin
CR
Clara Rockmore
Self – Theremin Virtuoso
RM
Robert Moog
Self – Inventor of the Moog Synthesizer
NS
Nicolas Slonimsky
Self – Composer and Historian
PS
Paul Shure
Self – Musician
HS
Henry Solomonoff
Self – Theremin Studio Member
SB
Suki Bader
Self – Theremin Dancer
BC
Beryl Campbell
Self – Theremin Dancer
LK
Lydia Kavina
Self – Theremin's Niece
Brian Wilson
Brian Wilson
Self – Founder of The Beach Boys
Todd Rundgren
Todd Rundgren
Self – Musician and Producer
Vladimir Lenin
Vladimir Lenin
Self (archive footage)
Ingrid Bergman
Ingrid Bergman
Dr. Constance Petersen (archive footage) (uncredited)
Bobby Burgess
Bobby Burgess
Actor in Mickey Mouse Show Clip (archive footage) (uncredited)
SH
Samuel Hoffman
Self – Mickey Mouse Show Clip (archive footage) (uncredited)
Jerry Lewis
Jerry Lewis
Sidney L. Pythias (archive footage) (uncredited)
Ray Milland
Ray Milland
Don Birnam (archive footage) (uncredited)
Patricia Neal
Patricia Neal
Helen Benson (archive footage) (uncredited)
Gregory Peck
Gregory Peck
John Ballantyne (archive footage) (uncredited)
Michael Rennie
Michael Rennie
Klaatu (archive footage) (uncredited)

BOX OFFICE

$253K
Revenue

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
83 min (1h 23m)
Rating
5.6/10 (9 votes)
Box Office
$253,311

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Theremin: An Electronic Odyssey about?
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.
How long is Theremin: An Electronic Odyssey?
Theremin: An Electronic Odyssey has a runtime of 83 minutes (1h 23m).
Who stars in Theremin: An Electronic Odyssey?
The cast of Theremin: An Electronic Odyssey includes Leon Theremin, Clara Rockmore, Robert Moog, Nicolas Slonimsky, Paul Shure.
How much did Theremin: An Electronic Odyssey make at the box office?
Theremin: An Electronic Odyssey earned $253,311 worldwide at the box office.
What is the rating of Theremin: An Electronic Odyssey?
Theremin: An Electronic Odyssey has a rating of 5.6 out of 10 based on 9 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Documentary Music
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