The IMAX Nutcracker (1997)
This 37-minute 3-D Imax film adaptation from E.T.A. Hoffman's story is a straight narrative fantasy rather than a ballet. Little Clara receives a Christmas gift of a nutcracker doll and that night witnesses toys expanding in size and coming to life. The Nutcracker Prince takes Clara to his enchanted sugar castle where she meets pastry chef Sugar Plum who uses spun sugar to concoct the dancing Sugar Fairy.
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Miriam MargolyesSugar Plum
Heathcote Williams'Uncle' Drosselmeier
Harriet ThorpeClara's Mother
Dan WyllieFrederick
Jess LiaudinA toy and a Mouse
Luke YoungbloodMagicians Assistant
Caroline WardCandy CaneMovie DNA
Frequently asked questions about The IMAX Nutcracker
What is The IMAX Nutcracker about?
This 37-minute 3-D Imax film adaptation from E.T.A. Hoffman's story is a straight narrative fantasy rather than a ballet. Little Clara receives a Christmas gift of a nutcracker doll and that night witnesses toys expanding in size and coming to life. The Nutcracker Prince takes Clara to his enchanted sugar castle where she meets pastry chef Sugar Plum who uses spun sugar to concoct the dancing Sugar Fairy.
How long is The IMAX Nutcracker?
The IMAX Nutcracker has a runtime of 37 minutes.