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!
Ratings
IMDb7.9/10
Key crew
- John VernonDirector
Cast
- Rudolf NureyevHerr Drosselmeyer/The Prince
- Merle ParkClara
- Leslie EdwardsDr. Stahlbaum
- Betty KavanaghFrau Stahlbaum
- Keith MartinFritz
- Ann JennerLouisa
- Gerd LarsenGrandmother
- Stanley HoldenGrandfather
- Wayne SleepThe Nutcracker
- Ronald PlaistedThe Rat King
- Georgina ParkinsonSpanish Dance
- Michael ColemanSpanish Dance
Stills
Themes
ballet