The Nutcracker (1977): Cast
The Nutcracker is a 1977 fantasy music film directed by Tony Charmoli, starring Mikhail Baryshnikov as Toy Nutcracker / Prince, Gelsey Kirkland and Norman Rose. It runs 1 hour 18 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 18m (78 min)
- Director
- Tony Charmoli
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Nutcracker About?
The premise of The Nutcracker without spoilers.
The Nutcracker is Mikhail Baryshnikov’s breathtaking, critically acclaimed, Emmy‑nominated production. This spectacular performance features the legendary Baryshnikov—considered one of the greatest classical dancers of the century—alongside Gelsey Kirkland, both showcased at the height of their careers, and is supported by members of the American Ballet Theatre.
The Nutcracker Themes & Keywords
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- baryshnikov
- toy
- crowning
- celebration
- princess
- letting go of the past
- battle with mice
- reality versus fantasy
- nutcracker
- dream
- snow
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- prince
- christmas present
- christmas
- magic
- christmas eve
- ballet
- character name in title
The Nutcracker Cast & Characters
Mikhail Baryshnikov leads the cast as Toy Nutcracker / Prince, with Gelsey Kirkland as Clara and Norman Rose as Narrator. Directed by Tony Charmoli; 27 actors are credited in all.
- Director Tony Charmoli
- Mikhail Baryshnikov as Toy Nutcracker / Prince
- Gelsey Kirkland as Clara
- Norman Rose as Narrator
- George De La Pena as The Moor / Russian Dance
Also Starring in The Nutcracker
· 23 more- Rebecca Wright Doll
- Gregory Osborne Court Buffoon / Harlequin
- Richard Schafer Waltz Soloist
- Cynthia Harvey Snowflake Soloist
- Victor Barbee Waltz Soloist
- Gayle Young Mr. Stahlbaum
- Alexander Minz Drosselmeyer
- Sallie Wilson Mrs. Stahlbaum
- Warren Conover Fritz - Clara's Brother / Shepherd Dancer
- Marcos Paredes King of Mice / Drunken Christmas Party Guest
- Jolinda Menendez Snowflake Soloist / Spanish Dance
- Rodney Gustafson Court Buffoon
- Charles Maple Court Buffoon
- Eric Nesbitt Court Buffoon
- Clark Tippet Spanish Dance
- Hilda Morales Chinese Dance
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- Áurea Hammerli Shepherd Dance
- Kirk Peterson Chinese Dance
- Roman L. Jasinski Russian Dance
- Nanette Glushak Waltz Soloist
- Marie Johansson Waltz Soloist
- Christine Spizzo Serrano Corps de ballet member
- Raymond Serrano Corps de ballet member
More from Tony Charmoli
More films directed by Tony Charmoli: Lily: Sold Out, John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together and Doris Day Today.
The Nutcracker Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “A Diótörő” and “Лешникотрошачката”.
- Also known as
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- A Diótörő
- Лешникотрошачката
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The Nutcracker FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Nutcracker, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Nutcracker?
The Nutcracker runs 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).
When was The Nutcracker released?
The Nutcracker was released on December 16, 1977.
Who directed The Nutcracker?
The Nutcracker was directed by Tony Charmoli.
More films by Tony Charmoli Who is in the cast of The Nutcracker?
The Nutcracker stars Mikhail Baryshnikov as Toy Nutcracker / Prince, Gelsey Kirkland as Clara and Norman Rose as Narrator, among 27 credited actors.
Does The Nutcracker have a post-credit scene?
No. The Nutcracker has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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