Total Balalaika Show
1994, English. Directed by Aki Kaurismäki.
A 57-minute documentary of a Helsinki concert featuring the Leningrad Cowboys and the Alexandrov Red Army Choir and Ballet, who collaborate on a number of US Rock songs sung in English (like "Sweet Home, Alabama") as well as more traditional Russian songs like the "Volga Boatman."
- Runtime
- 0h 57m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Total Balalaika Show is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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- Released
- 6 May 1994
- Country
- Finland
- Written by
- Aki Kaurismäki
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Total Balalaika Show: quick answers
What should I watch before Total Balalaika Show?
Watch Leningrad Cowboys Go America (1989) and Leningrad Cowboys Meet Moses (1994) first.
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How long is Total Balalaika Show?
Total Balalaika Show runs 57 minutes (0h 57m).
Does Total Balalaika Show have a post-credits scene?
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Total Balalaika Show parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Total Balalaika Show on?
Total Balalaika Show is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Total Balalaika Show?
If you liked Total Balalaika Show, try Western Stars, OLIVIA RODRIGO: driving home 2 u (a SOUR film), Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D).
Who directed Total Balalaika Show?
Total Balalaika Show (1994) was directed by Aki Kaurismäki and stars Twist-Twist Erkinharju, Ben Granfelt, Sakke Järvenpää.