The Nutcracker (1985)

Storyline

Sir Peter Wright’s 1984 version of The Nutcracker for The Royal Ballet, still performed by the Company, stays close to Hoffmann’s original tale. It emphasises Drosselmeyer’s mission to find a young girl – Clara – who can break the curse imposed by the Mouse King on his nephew Hans Peter and thus restore him to human form. References to Nuremberg and German Christmas traditions are present in the settings, with a kingdom of marzipan featured in Act 2.

Key Information

                                        Director
                                        John Vernon
                                    

                                    Studio
                                    BBC
                                

                                    Rating
                                    6.0/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

Cast & Crew

Lesley Collier

Sugar Plum Fairy

Anthony Dowell

Sugar Plum Fairy's Prince

Michael Coleman

Drosselmeyer

Julie Rose

Clara

Guy Niblett

Nutcracker / Hans-Peter

Sandra Conley

Mrs. Stahlbaum

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Nutcracker released?

The Nutcracker was released on January 1, 1985.

How long is The Nutcracker?

The runtime of The Nutcracker is 1h 39m.

What genre is The Nutcracker?

The Nutcracker is a TV Movie, Family movie.

What is the rating of The Nutcracker?

The Nutcracker has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 on TMDB.

Where can I watch The Nutcracker?

The Nutcracker is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Who directed The Nutcracker?

The Nutcracker was directed by John Vernon.

Who stars in The Nutcracker?

The main cast of The Nutcracker includes Lesley Collier, Anthony Dowell, Michael Coleman.

What language is The Nutcracker in?

The Nutcracker is originally in English.