Who directed Nutcracker: The Motion Picture?

Nutcracker: The Motion Picture was directed by Carroll Ballard.

Who stars in Nutcracker: The Motion Picture?

Nutcracker: The Motion Picture stars Hugh Bigney, Patricia Barker, Vanessa Sharp, Wade Walthall.

When was Nutcracker: The Motion Picture released?

Nutcracker: The Motion Picture is a 1986 family, fantasy, music film.

Where can I watch Nutcracker: The Motion Picture?

You can watch Nutcracker: The Motion Picture with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.

Nutcracker: The Motion Picture (1986)

Name: Nutcracker: The Motion Picture
Genre: Family, Fantasy, Music
Released: 1986-11-26
Duration: 85 min
Rating: 6.6

Movie ★ 6.6 85 min

Family Fantasy Music

In this Pacific Northwest Ballet performance, it is Christmas Eve and festivities are underway. Clara is excited when her godfather arrives with a bag full of gifts, one of which is an intriguing wooden nutcracker. That night, while the household sleeps, Clara visits the Christmas tree to inspect her nutcracker and soon finds herself immersed in a dream world both dark and enchanting.

Carroll Ballard Director

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Quick facts

Released: November 26, 1986
Runtime: 85 min
Rating: G
Box office: $782,000
IMDb: tt0091658
Country: United States
Language: English
Studio: Hyperion Pictures, The Kushner-Locke Company, Pacific Northwest Ballet

Themes

Cast

Hugh Bigney Herr Drosselmeier / The Pasha Patricia Barker Clara (after the battle) / Ballerina Doll Vanessa Sharp Clara (Christmas party; battle scene) Wade Walthall Nutcracker Prince Russell Burnett Fritz Laura Schwenk Snowflake Benjamin Houk Father / Mouse King Beatrice Bassett Grandparent Benjamin Bassett Grandparent

Julie Harris Clara (Voice)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Nutcracker: The Motion Picture about?: In this Pacific Northwest Ballet performance, it is Christmas Eve and festivities are underway. Clara is excited when her godfather arrives with a bag full of gifts, one of which is an intriguing wooden nutcracker. That night, while the household sleeps, Clara visits the Christmas tree to inspect her nutcracker and soon finds herself immersed in a dream world both dark and enchanting.
Who directed Nutcracker: The Motion Picture?: Nutcracker: The Motion Picture was directed by Carroll Ballard.
Who stars in Nutcracker: The Motion Picture?: Nutcracker: The Motion Picture stars Hugh Bigney, Patricia Barker, Vanessa Sharp, Wade Walthall.
When was Nutcracker: The Motion Picture released?: Nutcracker: The Motion Picture is a 1986 family, fantasy, music film.
Where can I watch Nutcracker: The Motion Picture?: You can watch Nutcracker: The Motion Picture with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.