The Nutcracker(1987)
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The Nutcracker Synopsis
Live from the Bolshoi Theatre, this 1978 remake of the two-act classical Christmas ballet blends Tchaikovsky's beloved melodies with superb dancing. Famed Bolshoi duo Yekaterina Maximova and Vladimir Vasiliev star in this production of Tchaikovsky's beloved ballet, The Nutcracker. Maximova dances the role of Maria, the young girl whose mysterious uncle Drosselmeyer gives her a wooden nutcracker (Vasiliev) for Christmas. When he comes to life, she rescues him from marauding mice and is taken to the Kingdom of Sweets.
The Nutcracker (1987) is a music and fantasy film directed by Elena Macheret, released on September 28, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Ekaterina Maksimova, Vladimir Vasiliev, Vladimir Levashyov and Sergey Radchenko. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Elena Macheret
- Production:
- Kultur, CBS Fox Video
- Status:
- Released
The Nutcracker Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ekaterina Maksimova
as Maria
Vladimir Vasiliev
as The Nutcracker Prince
Vladimir Levashyov
as Drosselmayer
Sergey Radchenko
as The Mouse King
Key crew
Directed by Elena Macheret.
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The Nutcracker Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Nutcracker – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Nutcracker online?
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Who stars in The Nutcracker?
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The main cast of The Nutcracker (1987) includes Ekaterina Maksimova, Vladimir Vasiliev, Vladimir Levashyov and Sergey Radchenko. The film was directed by Elena Macheret. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Nutcracker released?
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The Nutcracker was released on September 28, 1987 and runs for 1h 27m.
Is The Nutcracker worth watching?
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The Nutcracker (1987) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.