The read
It runs a compact 1h 25m.
Synopsis
In this Pacific Northwest Ballet performance, it is Christmas Eve and festivities are underway. Clara is excited when her godfather arrives with a bag full of gifts, one of which is an intriguing wooden nutcracker. That night, while the household sleeps, Clara visits the Christmas tree to inspect her nutcracker and soon finds herself immersed in a dream world both dark and enchanting.
Ratings
IMDb6.8/10
23 audience votes
Key crew
- Carroll BallardDirector
Cast
- Hugh BigneyHerr Drosselmeier / The Pasha
- Patricia BarkerClara (after the battle) / Ballerina Doll
- Vanessa SharpClara (Christmas party; battle scene)
- Wade WalthallNutcracker Prince
- Russell BurnettFritz
- Laura SchwenkSnowflake
- Benjamin HoukFather / Mouse King
- Beatrice BassettGrandparent
- Benjamin BassettGrandparent
- Julie HarrisClara (Voice)
Stills
Themes
musicalbased on play or musicaluncle niece relationshipratballet performancedream realmfilmed theaterwooden soldierevil king