Nutcracker: The Motion Picture
“A magnificent Christmas spectacular.”
1986•G•1h 25m•6.6•Released
FamilyFantasyMusic
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.
Director
Carroll Ballard
Revenue
$1M
Languages
English
Studio
Hyperion Pictures
Cast
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
Clara (Voice)
Production
Company
Hyperion Pictures
Company
The Kushner-Locke Company
Company
Pacific Northwest Ballet
Producer
Peter Locke
Producer
Thomas L. Wilhite
Producer
Donald Kushner
Producer
Willard Carroll
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