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The Nutcracker (1985)

1985-01-01 · 1h 39m · EN
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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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John VernonDirector

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Lesley CollierLesley CollierSugar Plum FairyAnthony DowellAnthony DowellSugar Plum Fairy's PrinceMichael ColemanMichael ColemanDrosselmeyerJulie RoseJulie RoseClaraGuy NiblettGuy NiblettNutcracker / Hans-PeterJoan FontaineJoan FontaineHerself--Hostess

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Genre affinityFamily · Tv MovieEmotional intensityFamilyDirector preference670435Actor preference954516 · 954894 · 481332Country preferenceGbDecade preference1980

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Frequently asked questions about The Nutcracker

What is The Nutcracker about?

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.

How long is The Nutcracker?

The Nutcracker has a runtime of 99 minutes.