Matthew Bourne choreographs this performance of Tchaikovsky's ballet, filmed live in London. The show, the longest running ballet on bo th Broadway and the West End, follows the story of Prince Siegfried, who promises his love to swan maiden
Despite the objections of his wife (Florinda Bolkan), a safe-cracker recently released from jail (Kirk Douglas) decides to try one last job. With the help of a circus gymnast (Giuliano Gemma), the thief plans to defeat a fool-proof safe in Germany and mak