The Nutcracker
Synopsis
This historic performance from 1968 captures Rudolf Nureyev at the peak of his career. Nureyev's legendary performance makes this the definitive Nutcracker on video. Watch, and enjoy being transported with Clara, the Sugar Plum Fairies and the Nutcracker Prince into a world of fantasy!
Top Cast
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Rudolf Nureyev
Herr Drosselmeyer/The Prince
Merle Park
Clara
Leslie Edwards
Dr. Stahlbaum
Betty Kavanagh
Frau Stahlbaum
Keith Martin
Fritz
Ann Jenner
Louisa
Gerd Larsen
Grandmother
Stanley Holden
Grandfather
Wayne Sleep
The Nutcracker
Ronald Plaisted
The Rat King
Georgina Parkinson
Spanish Dance
Michael Coleman
Spanish Dance
Alexander Grant
Arab Dance
Ann Howard
Arab Dance
Gary Sherwood
Arab Dance
Kenneth Mason
Chinese Dance
Geoffrey Cauley
Chinese Dance
Monica Mason
Russian Dance
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Vernon
- Original Score
- Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
- Original Title
- The Nutcracker
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Covent Garden Productions, BBC, Royal Opera House
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Vernon
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Rudolf Nureyev
Department Leadership Roster
Rudolf Nureyev
Producer
John Vernon
Director
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?
This historic performance from 1968 captures Rudolf Nureyev at the peak of his career. Nureyev's legendary performance makes this the definitive Nutcracker on video. Watch, and enjoy being transported with Clara, the Sugar Plum Fairies and the Nutcracker Prince into a world of fantasy!
Who directed The Nutcracker?
The Nutcracker was directed by John Vernon.
Who stars in The Nutcracker?
The principal cast of The Nutcracker includes Rudolf Nureyev, Merle Park, Leslie Edwards, Betty Kavanagh, Keith Martin.
When was The Nutcracker released and how long is it?
The Nutcracker was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Nutcracker?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Nutcracker was composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.