Nutcracker: The Motion Picture (1986)

  • G
  • 11/26/1986 (US)
  • Family, Fantasy, Music
  • 1h 25m

A magnificent Christmas spectacular.

Overview

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.

Carroll Ballard

Director

E. T. A. Hoffmann

Story

Cast

Hugh Bigney's headshot

Hugh Bigney

Herr Drosselmeier / The Pasha
Patricia Barker's headshot

Patricia Barker

Clara (after the battle) / Ballerina Doll
Vanessa Sharp's headshot

Vanessa Sharp

Clara (Christmas party; battle scene)
Wade Walthall's headshot

Wade Walthall

Nutcracker Prince
Russell Burnett's headshot

Russell Burnett

Fritz
Laura Schwenk's headshot

Laura Schwenk

Snowflake
Benjamin Houk's headshot

Benjamin Houk

Father / Mouse King
Beatrice Bassett's headshot

Beatrice Bassett

Grandparent

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