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The IMAX Nutcracker

199737mChristine Edzard
IMDb 4.9

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This 37-minute 3-D Imax film adaptation from E.T.A. Hoffman's story is a straight narrative fantasy rather than a ballet. Little Clara receives a Christmas gift of a nutcracker doll and that night witnesses toys expanding in size and coming to life. The Nutcracker Prince takes Clara to his enchanted sugar castle where she meets pastry chef Sugar Plum who uses spun sugar to concoct the dancing Sugar Fairy.

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What is The IMAX Nutcracker (1997) about?

This 37-minute 3-D Imax film adaptation from E.T.A. Hoffman's story is a straight narrative fantasy rather than a ballet. Little Clara receives a Christmas gift of a nutcracker doll and that night witnesses toys expanding in size and coming to life. The Nutcracker Prince takes Clara to his enchanted sugar castle where she meets pastry chef Sugar Plum who uses spun sugar to concoct the dancing…

Who stars in The IMAX Nutcracker?

The IMAX Nutcracker stars Miriam Margolyes (Sugar Plum), Heathcote Williams ('Uncle' Drosselmeier), Harriet Thorpe (Clara's Mother), Dan Wyllie (Frederick), Jess Liaudin (A toy and a Mouse). The film was directed by Christine Edzard.

How long is The IMAX Nutcracker?

The IMAX Nutcracker has a runtime of 37 min and premiered in 1997.

Is The IMAX Nutcracker worth watching?

The IMAX Nutcracker holds an IMDb rating of 4.9/10.

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