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The Nutcracker (1987)

Original title: Щелкунчик

1987-09-28 · 1h 27m · RU
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Live from the Bolshoi Theatre, this 1978 remake of the two-act classical Christmas ballet blends Tchaikovsky's beloved melodies with superb dancing. Famed Bolshoi duo Yekaterina Maximova and Vladimir Vasiliev star in this production of Tchaikovsky's beloved ballet, The Nutcracker. Maximova dances the role of Maria, the young girl whose mysterious uncle Drosselmeyer gives her a wooden nutcracker (Vasiliev) for Christmas. When he comes to life, she rescues him from marauding mice and is taken to the Kingdom of Sweets.

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Elena MacheretDirector

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Ekaterina MaksimovaEkaterina MaksimovaMariaVladimir VasilievVladimir VasilievThe Nutcracker PrinceVladimir LevashyovVladimir LevashyovDrosselmayerSergey RadchenkoSergey RadchenkoThe Mouse King

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Genre affinityMusic · FantasyPacingShortDirector preference3209179Actor preference1391251 · 931689 · 1557191Country preferenceSuDecade preference1980

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What is The Nutcracker about?

Live from the Bolshoi Theatre, this 1978 remake of the two-act classical Christmas ballet blends Tchaikovsky's beloved melodies with superb dancing. Famed Bolshoi duo Yekaterina Maximova and Vladimir Vasiliev star in this production of Tchaikovsky's beloved ballet, The Nutcracker. Maximova dances the role of Maria, the young girl whose mysterious uncle Drosselmeyer gives her a wooden nutcracker (Vasiliev) for Christmas. When he comes to life, she rescues him from marauding mice and is taken to the Kingdom of Sweets.

How long is The Nutcracker?

The Nutcracker has a runtime of 87 minutes.