The Nutcracker
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Sir Peter Wright’s 1984 version of The Nutcracker for The Royal Ballet, still performed by the Company, stays close to Hoffmann’s original tale. It emphasises Drosselmeyer’s mission to find a young girl – Clara – who can break the curse imposed by the Mouse King on his nephew Hans Peter and thus restore him to human form. References to Nuremberg and German Christmas traditions are present in the settings, with a kingdom of marzipan featured in Act 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Nutcracker released?+
The Nutcracker was released on January 1, 1985.
Who directed The Nutcracker?+
The Nutcracker was directed by John Vernon.
Who stars in The Nutcracker?+
The main cast of The Nutcracker includes Lesley Collier, Anthony Dowell, Michael Coleman, Julie Rose.
How long is The Nutcracker?+
The Nutcracker has a runtime of 1h 39m.
What genre is The Nutcracker?+
The Nutcracker is classified as TV Movie, Family.
What is the rating of The Nutcracker?+
The Nutcracker has an average audience rating of 6.0 out of 10, based on 4 votes.
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The Nutcracker had its theatrical/initial release on January 1, 1985. Its OTT (streaming) release date will be listed here once a platform confirms it.
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