The Nutcracker
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Synopsis
On Christmas Eve, a little girl falls asleep after a party at her home and dreams herself (or does she?) into a fantastic world where toys become larger than life. Her beloved Nutcracker comes to life and defends her from the Mouse King, then is turned into a Prince after Marie saves his life.
Top Cast
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Wieńczysław Gliński
Drosselmajer / E.T.A. Hoffmann
Barbara Wrzesińska
Kulia
Elzbieta Zagubien
Marynia
Leon Niemczyk
Jan
Janusz Pomaski
Frycek
Mirosława Lombardo
Dorota
Joanna Walter
Antonina
Joanna Sołtan
Queen
Jerzy Wasowski
Criminal Counsel
Krzysztof Litwin
Teodor Wajs
Józef Nalberczak
Mouse King (voice)
Adam Pawlikowski
Secretary
Piotr Bieliński
Young Man
Marek Kierlańczyk
King
Jan Gwiazdowski
Chancellor
Grzegorz Roman
Krystian Drosselmajer
Jerzy Barankiewicz
Astrologist
Aleksandra Leszczyńska
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Halina Bielińska
- Screenplay & Story
- Maria Krüger, Halina Bielińska
- Original Score
- Zbigniew Turski
- Original Title
- Dziadek do orzechów
- Country of Origin
- Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Zespół Filmowy "Studio", Se-Ma-For
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Halina Bielińska
Maria Krüger, Halina Bielińska, E. T. A. Hoffmann
Zbigniew Turski
Władysław Forbert
Maria Orłowska
Department Leadership Roster
Maria Krüger
Screenplay
Władysław Forbert
Director of Photography
Antoni Uniechowski
Costume Design
Antoni Uniechowski
Production Design
Halina Bielińska
Screenplay
Maria Orłowska
Editor
Halina Bielińska
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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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?
On Christmas Eve, a little girl falls asleep after a party at her home and dreams herself (or does she?) into a fantastic world where toys become larger than life. Her beloved Nutcracker comes to life and defends her from the Mouse King, then is turned into a Prince after Marie saves his life.
Who directed The Nutcracker?
The Nutcracker was directed by Halina Bielińska.
Who stars in The Nutcracker?
The principal cast of The Nutcracker includes Wieńczysław Gliński, Barbara Wrzesińska, Elzbieta Zagubien, Leon Niemczyk, Janusz Pomaski.
When was The Nutcracker released and how long is it?
The Nutcracker was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for The Nutcracker?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Nutcracker was composed by Zbigniew Turski.
Is The Nutcracker based on a book or true story?
The Nutcracker is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "E. T. A. Hoffmann".