The Nutcracker
Щелкунчик
Synopsis
The Bolshoi's acclaimed 80s production of Tchaikovsky's Holiday classic.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Motoko Sakaguchi
- Screenplay & Story
- Yuri Grigorovich, E. T. A. Hoffmann, Ivan Vsevolozhsky
- Original Score
- Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
- Original Title
- Щелкунчик
- Country of Origin
- Japan, Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Bolshoi Theatre, NHK Enterprises, Bolshoi Theatre
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Motoko Sakaguchi
Yuri Grigorovich, E. T. A. Hoffmann, Ivan Vsevolozhsky
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Department Leadership Roster
Motoko Sakaguchi
Director
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Original Music Composer
Simon Virsaladze
Production Design
Simon Virsaladze
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Nutcracker.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Nutcracker
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Nutcracker about?
The Bolshoi's acclaimed 80s production of Tchaikovsky's Holiday classic.
Who directed The Nutcracker?
The Nutcracker was directed by Motoko Sakaguchi.
Who stars in The Nutcracker?
The principal cast of The Nutcracker includes Natalya Arkhipova, Marina Lazareva, Ilse Liepa, Irek Mukhamedov, Larisa Okhotnikova.
When was The Nutcracker released and how long is it?
The Nutcracker was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for The Nutcracker?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Nutcracker was composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.