Nutcracker Fantasy (1979): Cast
Nutcracker Fantasy is a 1979 family fantasy film directed by Takeo Nakamura, starring Kō Nishimura as Uncle / Street Singer / Puppeteer / Watchmaker (voice), Hisao Dazai and Shizue Natsukawa. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Takeo Nakamura
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- Sanrio Communications
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Nutcracker Fantasy About?
The premise of Nutcracker Fantasy without spoilers.
In this whimsical stop‑motion adaptation, Sanrio reimagines the classic tale from E.T.A. Hoffmann’s novel “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King” and the traditional ballet. Heroes and villains clash in a magical world where puppets move freely, celebrating the triumph of good over evil.
Nutcracker Fantasy Themes & Keywords
· 12 tags- turned into an animal
- mouse
- nutcracker
- stop motion
- christmas
- evil
- surrealism
- stop motion animation
- puppet animation
- foreign language adaptation
- based on short story
- independent film
Nutcracker Fantasy Cast & Characters
Kō Nishimura leads the cast as Uncle / Street Singer / Puppeteer / Watchmaker (voice), with Hisao Dazai as Chamberlain (voice) and Shizue Natsukawa as Aunt Gerda (voice). Directed by Takeo Nakamura; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director Takeo Nakamura
- Kō Nishimura as Uncle / Street Singer / Puppeteer / Watchmaker (voice)
- Hisao Dazai as Chamberlain (voice)
- Shizue Natsukawa as Aunt Gerda (voice)
- Atsuko Ichinomiya as Queen Morphia (voice)
Also Starring in Nutcracker Fantasy
· 9 more- Haruko Kitahama Queen of Time (voice)
- Tarō Shigaki Franz / Fritz (voice)
- Shiro Kishibe Fat Mouse (voice)
- Kaoru Sugita Clara (voice)
- Kiiton Masuda King Godwin (voice)
- Yukari Uehara Princess Mary (voice)
- Takao Yamada Gar (voice)
- Shinji Maki Clovis (voice)
- Hiroshi Tamaoki Viking Wiseman (voice)
Nutcracker Fantasy Videos
5 videos: 1 clip, 3 featurettes and 1 behind-the-scenes video.
- Featurette Nutcracker Fantasy - Remastered English Version
- Featurette NUTCRACKER FANTASY (Uncut Japanese Version with English Subtitles)
- Featurette Nutcracker Fantasy [1979] English Dub [TRUE VERSION]
- Behind the Scenes Nutcracker Fantasy 1979 rare Photos!
Nutcracker Fantasy Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Kurumiwari Ningyou” and “Ο Καρυοθραύστης”.
- Also known as
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- Kurumiwari Ningyou
- Ο Καρυοθραύστης
- 호두까기인형
- 胡桃夹子幻想
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Nutcracker Fantasy FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Nutcracker Fantasy, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Nutcracker Fantasy?
Nutcracker Fantasy runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Nutcracker Fantasy released?
Nutcracker Fantasy was released on March 3, 1979.
Who directed Nutcracker Fantasy?
Nutcracker Fantasy was directed by Takeo Nakamura.
Who is in the cast of Nutcracker Fantasy?
Nutcracker Fantasy stars Kō Nishimura as Uncle / Street Singer / Puppeteer / Watchmaker (voice), Hisao Dazai as Chamberlain (voice) and Shizue Natsukawa as Aunt Gerda (voice), among 13 credited actors.
Does Nutcracker Fantasy have a post-credit scene?
No. Nutcracker Fantasy has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Nutcracker Fantasy in?
The original language of Nutcracker Fantasy is Japanese.
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