Nutcracker: The Motion Picture (1986): Cast
Nutcracker: The Motion Picture is a 1986 fantasy family film directed by Carroll Ballard, starring Julie Harris as Clara (Voice), Patricia Barker and Wade Walthall. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Director
- Carroll Ballard
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Hyperion Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Nutcracker: The Motion Picture About?
The premise of Nutcracker: The Motion Picture without spoilers.
A magnificent Christmas spectacular presented by Pacific Northwest Ballet. On Christmas Eve, Clara’s godfather arrives with a bag of gifts, including an intriguing wooden nutcracker. While the household sleeps, Clara examines the nutcracker by the tree and is whisked into a dark, enchanting dream realm.
Nutcracker: The Motion Picture Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- clockmaker
- toymaker
- dream
- voice over narration
- puppet theater
- schematic drawing
- godfather goddaughter relationship
- clock
- brother sister relationship
- mouse costume
- mechanical toy
- ballerina
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- dollhouse
- childhood memory
- mechanism
- clockwork toy
- clockwork
- gears
- doll
- inspiration
- sketch
- design
- craftsman
- illustration
- music box
- key
- molten metal
- metalworking
- narrator
- christmas eve
- nightmare
- making faces
- based on ballet
- stroke of genius
- pest
- mouse
- cookie
- christmas party
- christmas tree
- puppet
- surprise
- dream within a dream
- stage scenery
- theatrical scenery
- imagination
- christmas ornament
- mask
- teenage girl
- nutcracker toy soldier
- broken
Nutcracker: The Motion Picture Cast & Characters
Julie Harris leads the cast as Clara (Voice), with Patricia Barker as Clara (after the battle) / Ballerina Doll and Wade Walthall as Nutcracker Prince. Directed by Carroll Ballard; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Carroll Ballard
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Julie Harris as Clara (Voice) - Patricia Barker as Clara (after the battle) / Ballerina Doll
- Wade Walthall as Nutcracker Prince
- Russell Burnett as Fritz
Also Starring in Nutcracker: The Motion Picture
· 6 more- Hugh Bigney Herr Drosselmeier / The Pasha
- Vanessa Sharp Clara (Christmas party; battle scene)
- Laura Schwenk Snowflake
- Benjamin Houk Father / Mouse King
- Benjamin Bassett Grandparent
- Beatrice Bassett Grandparent
More from Carroll Ballard
More films directed by Carroll Ballard, best-rated first: Fly Away Home, Duma, The Black Stallion and Wind.
Nutcracker: The Motion Picture Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “El Cascanueces” and “Der Nussknacker - Der Film”.
- Also known as
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- El Cascanueces
- Der Nussknacker - Der Film
- 胡桃夹子大电影
- Riekstkodis
- Лускунчик
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Nutcracker: The Motion Picture FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Nutcracker: The Motion Picture, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Nutcracker: The Motion Picture?
Nutcracker: The Motion Picture runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was Nutcracker: The Motion Picture released?
Nutcracker: The Motion Picture was released on November 26, 1986.
Who directed Nutcracker: The Motion Picture?
Nutcracker: The Motion Picture was directed by Carroll Ballard.
More films by Carroll Ballard Who is in the cast of Nutcracker: The Motion Picture?
Nutcracker: The Motion Picture stars Julie Harris as Clara (Voice), Patricia Barker as Clara (after the battle) / Ballerina Doll and Wade Walthall as Nutcracker Prince, among 10 credited actors.
Does Nutcracker: The Motion Picture have a post-credit scene?
No. Nutcracker: The Motion Picture has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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