Fantasy ·Romance · United Kingdom · 1968 · 1h 40m

The Nutcracker

Director

Cast

Rudolf Nureyev as Herr Drosselmeyer/The Prince Merle Park as Clara Leslie Edwards as Dr. Stahlbaum Betty Kavanagh as Frau Stahlbaum Keith Martin as Fritz Ann Jenner as Louisa

Crew

Rudolf Nureyev — Producer

Synopsis

This historic performance from 1968 captures Rudolf Nureyev at the peak of his career. Nureyev's legendary performance makes this the definitive Nutcracker on video. Watch, and enjoy being transported with Clara, the Sugar Plum Fairies and the Nutcracker Prince into a world of fantasy!

Mood & Themes

ballet

Key Collaborators

John Vernon Director Rudolf Nureyev Producer

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