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Nutcracker: The Motion Picture

G19861h 25mCarroll Ballard
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"A magnificent Christmas spectacular."

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.

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MusicalBased On Play Or MusicalUncle Niece RelationshipRatBallet PerformanceDream RealmFilmed TheaterWooden SoldierEvil King

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What is Nutcracker: The Motion Picture (1986) about?

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.

Who stars in Nutcracker: The Motion Picture?

Nutcracker: The Motion Picture stars 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). The film was directed by Carroll Ballard.

How long is Nutcracker: The Motion Picture?

Nutcracker: The Motion Picture has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1986. It is rated G.

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