Nutcracker: The Motion Picture

Name: Nutcracker: The Motion Picture
Director: Carroll Ballard
Genre: Family, Fantasy, Music
Released: 1986-11-26
Duration: 85 min
Cast: Hugh Bigney, Patricia Barker, Vanessa Sharp, Wade Walthall, Russell Burnett

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1986 · 85 min · G · Family · Fantasy · Music · TMDB 6.7/10

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.

Directed by Carroll Ballard

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