Family ·Fantasy ·Music · United States of America · 1986 · 1h 25m

Nutcracker: The Motion Picture

Nutcracker: The Motion Picture poster
Director
Carroll Ballard
Cast
Hugh Bigney as Herr Drosselmeier / The Pasha Patricia Barker as Clara (after the battle) / Ballerina Doll Vanessa Sharp as Clara (Christmas party; battle scene) Wade Walthall as Nutcracker Prince Russell Burnett as Fritz Laura Schwenk as Snowflake
Crew
Stephen H. Burum — Director of Photography John Nutt — Editor Michael Silvers — Editor E. T. A. Hoffmann — Story Peter Locke — Producer Thomas L. Wilhite — Producer
Tagline

A magnificent Christmas spectacular.

Synopsis

In this Pacific Northwest Ballet performance, it is Christmas Eve and festivities are underway. Clara is excited when her godfather arrives with a bag full of gifts, one of which is an intriguing wooden nutcracker. That night, while the household sleeps, Clara visits the Christmas tree to inspect her nutcracker and soon finds herself immersed in a dream world both dark and enchanting.

Trailer Nutcracker: The Motion Picture — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
musicalbased on play or musicaluncle niece relationshipratballet performancedream realmfilmed theaterwooden soldierevil king
Key Collaborators
Carroll Ballard Director Stephen H. Burum Director of Photography John Nutt Editor Michael Silvers Editor E. T. A. Hoffmann Story Peter Locke Producer Thomas L. Wilhite Producer Donald Kushner Producer Willard Carroll Producer Maurice Sendak Production Design Maurice Sendak Costume Design
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