Music · Germany · 1964 · 55m

The Nutcracker

Der Nussknacker

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Director
Heinz Liesendahl
Cast
Edward Villella as The Nutcracker / The Prince Melissa Hayden as Zuckerfee / Sugar Plum Fairy Patricia McBride as Clara (in the dream) Harald Kreutzberg as Uncle Drosselmeyer / Snow King Helga Heinrich as Bluebird Niels Kehlet as Bluebird
Crew
Robert Hofer — Director of Photography Werner Kurz — Director of Photography Anneliese Schönnenbeck — Editor Rolf Zehetbauer — Production Design Charlotte Flemming — Costume Design
Synopsis

A one-hour version of Tchaikovsky's classic ballet, with a somewhat revised storyline reminiscent of "The Wizard of Oz".

Mood & Themes
christmas partyballettv productionfilmed theater
Key Collaborators
Heinz Liesendahl Director Robert Hofer Director of Photography Werner Kurz Director of Photography Anneliese Schönnenbeck Editor Rolf Zehetbauer Production Design Charlotte Flemming Costume Design
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