CinemaOSMovie · 1986 · 1h 25m · G

Nutcracker: The Motion Picture

A magnificent Christmas spectacular.

67%(23)IMDbFamilyFantasyMusic

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.

Directed byCarroll Ballard

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 25m
Language
EN
Released
November 26, 1986
Revenue
$782,000
Studios
Hyperion PicturesThe Kushner-Locke CompanyPacific Northwest Ballet

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Trailers & teasers

1 video
Nutcracker: The Motion Picture Official Trailer #1 - Wade Walthall Movie (1986) HD

Nutcracker: The Motion Picture Official Trailer #1 - Wade Walthall Movie (1986) HD

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring

Hugh Bigney

Herr Drosselmeier / The Pasha

Patricia Barker

Clara (after the battle) / Ballerina Doll

Vanessa Sharp

Clara (Christmas party; battle scene)

Wade Walthall

Nutcracker Prince

Russell Burnett

Fritz

Laura Schwenk

Snowflake

Benjamin Houk

Father / Mouse King

Beatrice Bassett

Grandparent

Benjamin Bassett

Grandparent

Julie Harris

Julie Harris

Clara (Voice)

Creative team
Directed by
Carroll Ballard
Carroll Ballard
Written by
E. T. A. Hoffmann
E. T. A. Hoffmann
Produced by
Willard Carroll
Donald Kushner
Donald Kushner

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