The Nutcracker Ballet
Synopsis
This classic tale takes place on the night before Christmas when Clara and Franz receive a Nutcracker as a gift from their uncle. This present sparks a magical dream, and a night filled with amazing stories and characters. The Mouse King, Sugar Fairies, Chime Puppets and other timeless characters, make this ballet, set to Tchaikovsky's music, an unforgettable experience. Ballet of the Slovak National Theatre, Sofia National Opera Orchestra, Conducted by Boris Spassov. Filmed at the Slovak National Theatre, Bratislava.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Nora Gallovicova
Clara
Jozef Dolinsky
Nutcracker
Zuzana Kvassayova
Little Clara
Andrej Milo
Little Nutcracker
Tomas Mazuch
Franz
Juraj Plavnik
Uncle Drosselmeier
Jozef Goga
Harlequin
Zuzana Bartkova
Doll
Igor Holovac
Black Doll
Jozef Šoltés
Poet
Vladimír Kotrbanec
President
Ľubica Klattová
Mrs. President
Juraj Vasilenko
The Mouse King
Dalia Pechanova
Arabian Dance
Ingrid Murcekova
Spanish Dance
Ararat Cinarjan
Spanish Dance
Rozalia Zmekova
Chinese Dance
Michal Sandor
Chinese Dance
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 2002
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfons Stummer, Emil T. Bartko, Dušan Jamrich
- Original Score
- Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
- Original Title
- The Nutcracker Ballet
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- 1091 Media, C3-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfons Stummer, Emil T. Bartko, Dušan Jamrich
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Peter Schröder
Johannes Kernmayer
Department Leadership Roster
Alfons Stummer
Director
Johannes Kernmayer
Producer
Emil T. Bartko
Director
Dušan Jamrich
Director
Peter Schröder
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Nutcracker Ballet.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Nutcracker Ballet
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Nutcracker Ballet about?
This classic tale takes place on the night before Christmas when Clara and Franz receive a Nutcracker as a gift from their uncle. This present sparks a magical dream, and a night filled with amazing stories and characters. The Mouse King, Sugar Fairies, Chime Puppets and other timeless characters, make this ballet, set to Tchaikovsky's music, an unforgettable experience. Ballet of the Slovak National Theatre, Sofia National Opera Orchestra, Conducted by Boris Spassov. Filmed at the Slovak National Theatre, Bratislava.
Who directed The Nutcracker Ballet?
The Nutcracker Ballet was directed by Alfons Stummer, Emil T. Bartko, Dušan Jamrich.
Who stars in The Nutcracker Ballet?
The principal cast of The Nutcracker Ballet includes Nora Gallovicova, Jozef Dolinsky, Zuzana Kvassayova, Andrej Milo, Tomas Mazuch.
When was The Nutcracker Ballet released and how long is it?
The Nutcracker Ballet was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for The Nutcracker Ballet?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Nutcracker Ballet was composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Nutcracker Ballet?
The Nutcracker Ballet holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).