The Nutcracker
Щелкунчик
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elena Macheret
- Original Title
- Щелкунчик
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Kultur, CBS Fox Video
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elena Macheret
Dennis Hedlund
Department Leadership Roster
Elena Macheret
Director
Simon Virsaladze
Costume Design
Simon Virsaladze
Production Design
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Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Nutcracker.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Nutcracker
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What is The Nutcracker about?
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.
Who directed The Nutcracker?
The Nutcracker was directed by Elena Macheret.
Who stars in The Nutcracker?
The principal cast of The Nutcracker includes Ekaterina Maksimova, Vladimir Vasiliev, Vladimir Levashyov, Sergey Radchenko.
When was The Nutcracker released and how long is it?
The Nutcracker was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.