Storyline
Live from the Bolshoi Theatre, this 1978 remake of the two-act classical Christmas ballet blends Tchaikovsky's beloved melodies with superb dancing. Famed Bolshoi duo Yekaterina Maximova and Vladimir Vasiliev star in this production of Tchaikovsky's beloved ballet, The Nutcracker. Maximova dances the role of Maria, the young girl whose mysterious uncle Drosselmeyer gives her a wooden nutcracker (Vasiliev) for Christmas. When he comes to life, she rescues him from marauding mice and is taken to the Kingdom of Sweets.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Ekaterina Maksimova
Maria
Vladimir Vasiliev
The Nutcracker Prince
Vladimir Levashyov
Drosselmayer
Sergey Radchenko
The Mouse King
Frequently Asked Questions
The Nutcracker was released on September 28, 1987.
The runtime of The Nutcracker is 1h 27m.
The Nutcracker is a Music, Fantasy movie.
The Nutcracker has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 on TMDB.
The Nutcracker is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
The Nutcracker was directed by Elena Macheret.
The main cast of The Nutcracker includes Ekaterina Maksimova, Vladimir Vasiliev, Vladimir Levashyov.
The Nutcracker is originally in RU.