The Nutcracker(1989)
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The Nutcracker Synopsis
The Bolshoi's acclaimed 80s production of Tchaikovsky's Holiday classic.
The Nutcracker (1989) is a music film directed by Motoko Sakaguchi, released on October 11, 1989 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Natalya Arkhipova, Marina Lazareva, Ilse Liepa and Irek Mukhamedov.
- Director:
- Motoko Sakaguchi
- Writers:
- Yuri Grigorovich, E. T. A. Hoffmann, Ivan Vsevolozhsky
- Composer:
- Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
- Production:
- Bolshoi Theatre, NHK Enterprises, Bolshoi Theatre
- Status:
- Released
The Nutcracker Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Natalya Arkhipova
Natalya Arkhipova
as Clara
- Marina Lazareva
Marina Lazareva
as Fritz
Ilse Liepa
as Mrs. Stahlbaum
- Irek Mukhamedov
Irek Mukhamedov
as The Nutcracker Prince
- Larisa Okhotnikova
Larisa Okhotnikova
as The Nutcracker Doll
Key crew
Directed by Motoko Sakaguchi, written by Yuri Grigorovich, E. T. A. Hoffmann and Ivan Vsevolozhsky.
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The Nutcracker – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Nutcracker?
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The main cast of The Nutcracker (1989) includes Natalya Arkhipova, Marina Lazareva, Ilse Liepa, Irek Mukhamedov and Larisa Okhotnikova. The film was directed by Motoko Sakaguchi. 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 October 11, 1989 and runs for 1h 41m.