Nutcracker
Щелкунчик
Synopsis
On Christmas Eve, Marie receives an enchanted toy as a gift from her uncle Albert. At night, it comes to life and engages in an unequal battle with the mouse army and their formidable king. Staged by Yuri Grigorovich for the Bolshoi Theatre in 1977.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elena Macheret
- Screenplay & Story
- E. T. A. Hoffmann
- Original Score
- Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
- Original Title
- Щелкунчик
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Central Television USSR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elena Macheret
E. T. A. Hoffmann
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Department Leadership Roster
Elena Macheret
Director
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Original Music Composer
Simon Virsaladze
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Nutcracker.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nutcracker
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Nutcracker about?
On Christmas Eve, Marie receives an enchanted toy as a gift from her uncle Albert. At night, it comes to life and engages in an unequal battle with the mouse army and their formidable king. Staged by Yuri Grigorovich for the Bolshoi Theatre in 1977.
Who directed Nutcracker?
Nutcracker was directed by Elena Macheret.
Who stars in Nutcracker?
The principal cast of Nutcracker includes Ekaterina Maksimova, Vladimir Levashyov, Sergey Radchenko, Elena Vatulya, Vladimir Vasiliev.
When was Nutcracker released and how long is it?
Nutcracker was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Nutcracker?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Nutcracker was composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.