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The Nutcracker - The Royal Ballet (2001): Cast

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The Nutcracker - The Royal Ballet is a 2001 film directed by Ross MacGibbon and Roger M. Sherman, starring Anthony Dowell as Drosselmeyer, Ivan Putrov and Alina Cojocaru. It runs 1 hour 55 minutes.

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The Nutcracker - The Royal Ballet (2001) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 55m (115 min)
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is The Nutcracker - The Royal Ballet About?

The premise of The Nutcracker - The Royal Ballet without spoilers.

A re‑staging of the Royal Ballet’s 1985 production features Anthony Dowell as Drosselmeyer with a fresh supporting cast. Staged by Peter Wright, it blends the Balanchine school’s child‑centered fantasy of a sugary realm and comic relief with the Vainonen school’s focus on the adolescent’s romantic dreams.

The Nutcracker - The Royal Ballet Themes & Keywords

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  • classical music
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Cast & crew

The Nutcracker - The Royal Ballet Cast & Characters

Anthony Dowell leads the cast as Drosselmeyer, with Ivan Putrov as Nutcracker / Hans-Peter (Drosselmeyer's Nephew) and Alina Cojocaru as Clara. Directed by Ross MacGibbon and Roger M. Sherman; 5 actors are credited in all.

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From the directors

More from Ross MacGibbon and Roger M. Sherman

More films directed by Ross MacGibbon and Roger M. Sherman: The Royal Ballet: Romeo and Juliet, Matthew Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty, The Royal Ballet: Cinderella and Like Water for Chocolate.

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The Nutcracker - The Royal Ballet FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Nutcracker - The Royal Ballet, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Nutcracker - The Royal Ballet?

The Nutcracker - The Royal Ballet runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).

When was The Nutcracker - The Royal Ballet released?

The Nutcracker - The Royal Ballet was released on December 25, 2001.

Who directed The Nutcracker - The Royal Ballet?

The Nutcracker - The Royal Ballet was directed by Ross MacGibbon and Roger M. Sherman.

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Who is in the cast of The Nutcracker - The Royal Ballet?

The Nutcracker - The Royal Ballet stars Anthony Dowell as Drosselmeyer, Ivan Putrov as Nutcracker / Hans-Peter (Drosselmeyer's Nephew) and Alina Cojocaru as Clara, among 5 credited actors.

Does The Nutcracker - The Royal Ballet have a post-credit scene?

No. The Nutcracker - The Royal Ballet has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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