The Nutcracker (1985): Cast
The Nutcracker is a 1985 family film directed by John Vernon, starring Guy Niblett as Nutcracker / Hans-Peter, Michael Coleman and Julie Rose. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes.
- Release year
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Director
- John Vernon
- Genre
- Family
- Original language
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English - Studio
- BBC
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Nutcracker About?
The premise of The Nutcracker without spoilers.
Sir Peter Wright’s 1984 Royal Ballet production of The Nutcracker, in the company’s repertory, stays true to Hoffmann’s tale. It follows Drosselmeyer’s search for Clara, who can break the Mouse King’s curse on his nephew Hans‑Peter and restore him to human form. The sets recall Nuremberg and Christmas customs, with Act 2 featuring a marzipan kingdom.
The Nutcracker Themes & Keywords
· 2 tags- nutcracker
- character name in title
The Nutcracker Cast & Characters
Guy Niblett leads the cast as Nutcracker / Hans-Peter, with Michael Coleman as Drosselmeyer and Julie Rose as Clara. Directed by John Vernon; 6 actors are credited in all.
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Director John Vernon
- Guy Niblett as Nutcracker / Hans-Peter
- Michael Coleman as Drosselmeyer
- Julie Rose as Clara
- Anthony Dowell as Sugar Plum Fairy's Prince
Also Starring in The Nutcracker
· 2 more- Sandra Conley Mrs. Stahlbaum
- Lesley Collier Sugar Plum Fairy
The Nutcracker Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Peter Wright's Production Of The Nutcracker” and “胡桃夹子”.
- Also known as
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- Peter Wright's Production Of The Nutcracker
- 胡桃夹子
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The Nutcracker 1977 -
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The Nuttiest Nutcracker 1999 -
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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 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was The Nutcracker released?
The Nutcracker was released in 1985.
Who directed The Nutcracker?
The Nutcracker was directed by John Vernon.
More films by John Vernon Who is in the cast of The Nutcracker?
The Nutcracker stars Guy Niblett as Nutcracker / Hans-Peter, Michael Coleman as Drosselmeyer and Julie Rose as Clara, among 6 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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